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GMC plans growth around nature, not over it

ཟླ་༤ 04, 2026 3 mins read
GMC plans growth around nature, not over it

Gelephu—Before deciding where buildings should rise, planners of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) are being asked to answer a more fundamental question: Where do forests stand, where do rivers spread, and where do elephants walk?

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