Save the Himalayas Foundation Chandigarh Chapter launched
Protection of the Himalayas is highly required: Bhikkhu Sanghasena The Chandigarh chapter of Save the Himalayas Foundation (SHF) was formally launched on 2nd April, 2019 at Doon Public School, Sector 21, Panchkula by Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder President, Mahabodhi International Meditation Center (MIMC), Leh. Sanghasena founded SHF in 2016 with the aim of protecting the land, nature, people, culture and values of the Himalayan region. It focuses on glacier melt due to climate change; developing clean and renewable sources of energy; and promoting responsible, sustainable and eco-friendly tourism. Apart from New Delhi and Leh, the other centers are being planned for Mount Abu , Nepal , Europe, Australia and USA . An international Conference on environment was also held in Leh last year. Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder, SHF, Ladakh said, “I am happy to announce the SHF Chapter in Chandigarh...