Guwahati, Dec. 29 -- union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Batadrava cultural project in Nagaon district, a Government of Assam initiative aimed at developing Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva, into a world-class spiritual and tourism destination.

Developed at an estimated cost of Rs. 217 crore on 162 bighas of encroachment-free land, the project seeks to preserve and showcase Srimanta Sankardeva's religious and cultural legacy while offering modern facilities for visitors.

Shah was accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and several other BJP leaders.

He is likely to address a public meeting there. Earlier in the day, Amit Shah arrived at Lokap...