Meghalaya panel to study impact of coke units
The Hindu
Decision follows relentless protests by locals in East Jaintia Hills district
The Meghalaya government has decided to form an expert panel to comprehensively study the impact of coke factories in the State.
The decision follows a string of protests by the people of Sutnga in East Jaintia Hills district against polluting coke units, many of which are allegedly illegal.
According to the State’s Environment and Forest Minister James P.K. Sangma, the committee will recommend environmental safeguards, besides addressing public health issues, forest clearances and pollution load study.

Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa had challenged the first information report registered on March 14, 2024, on the alleged incident that occurred on February 2, 2024, the chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the February 28, 2025, order of taking cognisance of offences afresh by the trial court.