No scope for third mine at NLCIL, says agriculture minister

CUDDALORE: State Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam on Sunday said there is no scope for a third mine at Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL) and that the matter was closed two years ago.

Speaking to reporters in Cuddalore, he said, “Anbumani Ramadoss is acting with double standards. On the one hand, he demands recognition for the Pattali Labour Union in NLCIL, while on the other hand, he speaks about closing down NLCIL outside. There is no room for discussion about a third mine at NLCIL. A full stop was put to that two years ago.”