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SMCL restores paddy field damaged by mine-related erosion in Samdrupjongkhar

Jun 10, 2026 1 mins read
SMCL restores paddy field damaged by mine-related erosion in Samdrupjongkhar

The State Mining Corporation Limited (SMCL) has restored a paddy field in Phuntshothang Gewog, Samdrupjongkhar, that was damaged by benching erosion from one of its coal mines after mining activities altered the flow of a nearby stream, causing erosion and flooding concerns.

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