Meghalaya Deputy CM Rejects Demand to Scrap ₹151-Crore Shillong Ropeway Project

Shillong: Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on November 12 rejected demands to scrap or relocate the ₹151-crore Shillong Peak Ropeway Project amid growing protests. Defending the project as eco-friendly, Tynsong urged the Joint Action Committee (JAC) to review the government’s technical findings and engage in discussions. Protesters have raised concerns over deforestation, drinking water sources and regulatory clearances. Despite continued opposition and demonstrations near the Secretariat, the government has maintained its support for the project.