Let the country compensate us . '' Environmentalists blame rampant development for high death toll in Uttarakhand . They blame hydro projects and ad hoc road building for exacerbating the problem . Massive Himalayan pilgrimages every year strain resources in the Hindu state . Rishikesh is home to Uttarakhand , the meditation retreat made famous by The Vijay Bahuguna .
Environmentalists blame rampant development for high death toll in Uttarakhand . They blame hydro projects and ad hoc road building for exacerbating the problem . Massive Himalayan pilgrimages every year strain resources in the Hindu state . Rishikesh is home to Uttarakhand , the meditation retreat made famous by The Vijay Bahuguna .