Member of Parliament for Garhwal, Uttarakhand, Shri Anil Baluni, along with MLA Yamkeshwar, Smt. Renu Bisht, and other distinguished guests, visited Parmarth Niketan. They met with HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, who offered them his blessings.

Swami Ji and Shri Anil Baluni discussed key topics such as green and sustainable development in Uttarakhand, promoting pilgrimage culture, and creating local employment to curb migration. Swami Ji stressed the significance of sustainable tourism that respects local culture and the environment, advocating for the preservation of mountain traditions, folk arts, and festivals. He called for the avoidance of single-use plastics to protect Uttarakhand’s natural beauty and sanctity.

Shri Anil Baluni Ji affirmed the Uttarakhand government’s commitment to the state’s overall development and cultural preservation. Swami Ji presented him with a Rudraksha plant, symbolizing the green gift of the Himalayas.