Shillong, Nov 4: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against ropeway project and for the protection of the Lum Shyllong catchment has decided not to take part in the discussion with the state government on Wednesday( Nov 4) evening.
Addressing a press conference, the JAC functionaries stressed the need of relocating the project.
The JAC decided to submit a letter to the government instead of physically attending the meeting.
Full text of letter below
JOINT ACTION COMMITTEE AGAINST THE SHILLONG ROPEWAY PROJECT & FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE LUM SHYLLONG CATCHMENT
Ph. No.: +91 70859 20903
Email: jacagainstropewavdeforestaion@gmail.com
Dated: Shillong, the 3rd November, 2026
To. The Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Tourism Department,
Government of Meghalaya
Subject:
Official Response Regarding the Scheduled Meeting on the Shillong Peak Ropeway Project at Shillong Peak to be held on the 4.11.2026 at 4:00PM in the Auditorium, State Convention Centre, Shillong
Ref :
1. No. Tourism.33/2020/Pt/136 dated Shillong, the 3rd November, 2026
2. No. Tourism. 33/2020/Pt/75 dated Shillong, the 19th October, 2026.
3. Final Call and Ultimatum on the relocation of Shillong Peak Ropeway Project dated 15th October, 2026.
4. Submission to the Briefing on the Shillong Peak Ropeway Project held on 22nd October, 2026 issued by the JAC dated Shillong, the 22nd October, 2026.
Sir/Madam,
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) writes to formally reiterate our unwavering position regarding the Shillong Peak Ropeway Project. It is our primary and non-negotiable demand that remains the same demanding immediate cancellation of the project at its current site at Lum Shyllong while demanding for its immediate relocation to an alternative site/location. Our stance on this matter has been and is final and will not be altered.
Regarding the meeting scheduled for tomorrow we, respectfully submit this letter as our official response in lieu of physical attendance. While we acknowledge the government’s invitation and wish to maintain proper decorum we, find it apt that participating in further discussions would be unproductive. We have consistently articulated our position through multiple prior engagements, making it unequivocally clear that while we are not opposed to the Ropeway Project in principle however, we strictly oppose and cannot accept its present location and Site at Lum Shyllong. Given our previous requests to suspend all administrative meetings aimed at reconsidering this specific location, it is very unfortunate to find ourselves in disappointment by the continued attempts to pursue the Ropeway project at the present site.
4. Joint Chief Executive Officer, Meghalaya Ropeway Development Authority, Shillong – for favour of information and necessary action.
5. Superintending Engineer, Directorate of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya – for favour of information and necessary action.
6. The President/General Secretary, Riat Laban Dorbar Pyllun – for favour of information and necessary action.
President
(Joint Action Committee Against the Shillong Ropeway Project & for the Protection of the Lum Shyllong Catchment)
Secretary
(Joint Action Committee Against the Shillong Ropeway Project & for the Protection of the Lum Shyllong Catchment)
