Link to an Article published at Northeast Today

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Batadrawa Project: An Innovative blend of traditional and modern culture?

My Op ed on the recently approved Batadrawa Project and the discussions surrounding it got published in NorthEast Today . Do check it out by clicking on the above link.


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