From the archive record
Old abandoned factory complex stands forlorn, ghostly and Chernobyl-like in beautiful Meghalaya, its chimney steeped eerily in monsoon mist. The main abandoned factory in Cherrapunji (Sohra) is the Mawmluh Cherra Cements Limited (MCCL) plant, a historic state-owned cement factory established in the 1950s that faced closure due to losses, with its wet process unit now being demolished, while the government explores turning the site into a tourist spot. This large, rundown complex with its aging structures and heaps of metal is a recognizable landmark, representing a past era of industry in the region.