Silchar: Former Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on Saturday said Son Beel deserves national and international recognition for its rich biodiversity, folk traditions and tourism prospects, expressing hope that coordinated efforts by academic institutions will put the waterbody on the map of global tourism, uplifting local communities.Speaking at the inauguration of Son Beel Festival 2.0 in Sribhumi, organising committee convenor Arunajyoti Nath highlighted the vision behind the festival, emphasising sustainable tourism, community participation and environmental awareness.
