Dynamics of coal and limestone extraction in Meghalaya: a comparative analysis
Coal and limestone are the two major nonrenewable natural and economic resources of Meghalaya. These have been playing a significant role in the generation of income and employment in Meghalaya. Though these resources mostly owned by the private individuals, over time the rate of extraction have been increasing noticeably and it is not certain whether the revenue generated fro these resources have been properly invested to generate alternative resources so as to attain future prospect of the local economy. This paper is a small attempt to analyse the comparative nature of the current trend of extraction of these two resources, examine the sustainability and look into the possible consequences of such extractions. It also seeks to explain the implications of coal and limestone extraction on the economy of Meghalaya.