Rakesh Negi

Assistant professor, department of political science at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand,

Rakesh Negi

As residents oppose the felling of nearly 4,000 trees in Saat Mod, the controversy has revived questions over whether plains-style infrastructure planning can work in Uttarakhand.

Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala project has reopened debate on Uttarakhand’s development model

27 Jul 2026

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