In a significant step towards sustainable environmental management, Green Bhutan Corporation Ltd. (GBCL) and State Mining Corporation Ltd. (SMCL) have signed a formal contract for the restoration of Habrang Coal Mine on March 31 2025. This agreement is a direct outcome of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SMCL and GBCL, which underscores their mutual commitment to ecological rehabilitation and responsible resource management.
The restoration initiative is structured in accordance with the Revised Habrang Restoration Plan, emphasizing environmental conservation, socio-economic benefits, and scientific rehabilitation methodologies.