Meghalaya: KSU urges govt to say no to palm oil cultivation
The union stated that palm oil cultivation will harm the environment, biodiversity and the public at large.
The environment cell of the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) on Wednesday has requested Chief Minister Conrad Sangma not to implement the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) in the state.
In a letter addressed to the CM, the union stated, “The Environment Cell of the Khasi Students' Union is of the opinion that the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm, should not be implemented in the state of Meghalaya. We urge your esteemed office to pull in other alternative schemes and projects which will be more sustainable and beneficial to the environment and the livelihood of the farmers and public at large.”
The union stated that palm oil cultivation will harm the environment, biodiversity and the public at large.
Meanwhile, responding to a query on palm oil cultivation, the CM, on Wednesday, said that the government will ensure that forest cover is not degraded. “If we have got barren areas which can be utilised for a plantation like this, then it is a win-win situation. Whatever steps we take, we will do it only when we are convinced that the environment is safe and the interest of the people is safeguarded,” he said.
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