CM Saini Visits Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan in Jalandhar
Synopsis
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited the Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan at Noor Mahal in Jalandhar on 20 July 2026, paying floral tributes to founder Sri Ashutosh Maharaj and praising the institution's work on de-addiction, women's empowerment, and environmental conservation.
Key Takeaways
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini visited Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan at Noor Mahal, Jalandhar on 20 July 2026 .
He offered floral tributes to the institution's founder, Sri Ashutosh Maharaj , and recalled his spiritual and humanitarian teachings.
The Sansthan runs programmes on de-addiction, women's empowerment, environmental conservation , and social uplift.
The visit aligns with Haryana's long-running nasha mukti campaigns, which have partnered with NGOs and spiritual bodies since 2014 .
CM Saini extended best wishes for the institution's ongoing service activities, with potential for future formal collaboration.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday, 20 July 2026 visited the Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan at Noor Mahal in Jalandhar, Punjab, paying floral tributes to the institution's founder and offering prayers at the spiritual campus during an official tour of the state.
Context
Posting on X, CM Saini described the visit as a privilege, writing: 'Guruon ki pawan dharti Punjab ke pravas ke dauran Jalandhar sthit Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan Noor Mahal pahunchne ka saubhagya prapt hua' ('During my tour of Punjab, the sacred land of the Gurus, I had the honour of reaching the Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan Noor Mahal in Jalandhar'). He offered flowers to the institution's founder, Sri Ashutosh Maharaj, and recalled his spiritual and humanitarian vision.
The Chief Minister noted that the Sansthan is providing positive direction to society through work on spiritual awakening, environmental conservation, women's empowerment, de-addiction (nasha mukti), and broader social uplift.
Policy Backdrop
Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan, headquartered in Jalandhar district, runs structured programmes on de-addiction, women's self-help, and ecological conservation across Punjab and beyond. The organisation was founded by Sri Ashutosh Maharaj, whose teachings blend classical meditation traditions with active community service.
Haryana has maintained state-wide nasha mukti (de-addiction) campaigns since 2014, regularly partnering with non-governmental and spiritual bodies for awareness drives and rehabilitation outreach. The Sansthan's work on de-addiction aligns closely with policy priorities shared by both Punjab and Haryana governments.
Stakeholders and Impact
The institution's outreach touches several overlapping groups: spiritual followers seeking guided meditation, youth affected by substance dependency, and women participating in self-help and empowerment initiatives. Its environmental programmes have drawn volunteers from multiple districts of Punjab.
For Haryana, cross-border engagement with Punjab-based welfare organisations carries practical value — many border-district communities in both states share social challenges, and collaborative awareness efforts on issues such as drug abuse can reinforce state-level campaigns without requiring formal inter-governmental agreements.
What's Next
CM Saini extended his 'heartfelt best wishes' (hardik shubhkamnayein) for the Sansthan's ongoing service activities, signalling continued goodwill between the Haryana government and the institution. Observers will watch whether the visit leads to any formal partnership — such as a memorandum of understanding — between the Haryana administration and Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan on de-addiction or women-centric schemes.
The visit continues a visible pattern of BJP-led state governments acknowledging the welfare work of spiritual institutions across state lines, particularly on themes that intersect with government social policy.
Point of View
Particularly on de-addiction — a politically sensitive issue in both states. By publicly associating with an organisation that runs structured nasha mukti and women's empowerment programmes, Saini signals continuity with Haryana's NGO-partnership model for social welfare. The visit also reflects a broader BJP pattern of cultivating goodwill with influential spiritual organisations, whose followings can span multiple states and demographics. Whether the gesture translates into a formal policy tie-up will be the real measure of its substantive intent.
NationPress
21 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini visit Punjab?
CM Saini was on an official tour of Punjab and visited the Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan at Noor Mahal in Jalandhar to pay tribute to its founder Sri Ashutosh Maharaj and acknowledge the institution's social welfare work.
What is Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan?
Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan is a spiritual organisation headquartered in Jalandhar district, Punjab, founded by Sri Ashutosh Maharaj. It runs programmes on meditation, de-addiction, women's empowerment, and environmental conservation.
Who is Sri Ashutosh Maharaj?
Sri Ashutosh Maharaj is the founder of Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan, known for blending classical meditation traditions with active community service across Punjab and other states.
What welfare activities does Divya Jyoti Jagruti Sansthan carry out?
The Sansthan works on spiritual awakening, de-addiction (nasha mukti), women's empowerment, environmental conservation, and broader social uplift through community outreach programmes.
Does Haryana partner with spiritual organisations for de-addiction work?
Yes. Haryana has run state-wide nasha mukti campaigns since 2014, regularly collaborating with non-governmental and spiritual bodies for awareness and rehabilitation outreach.
