{"id":44076,"date":"2025-10-26T07:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T01:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/?post_type=story&#038;p=44076"},"modified":"2025-10-27T14:52:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T09:22:55","slug":"aryaveer-baljee-hampshires-youth-mp-driving-the-pounds4plates-and-paisa4plates-movement","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/aryaveer-baljee-hampshires-youth-mp-driving-the-pounds4plates-and-paisa4plates-movement\/","title":{"rendered":"Aryaveer Baljee: Hampshire\u2019s Youth MP driving the Pounds4Plates and Paisa4Plates movement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>(October 26, 2025) <\/strong>\u00a0An A-Level student at Winchester College, 17-year-old Aryaveer Baljee has been serving as the Youth Member of Parliament for Central Hampshire, a role that lets him champion the causes like youth empowerment, literacy, and homelessness that are closest to his heart. But what sets him apart is how he\u2019s merging his political conviction with his family\u2019s hospitality legacy to spark real-world impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A youth voice with vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Aryaveer stood for Winchester College election, his manifesto carried the promise of tangible change. \u201cI wanted to ensure that the voice of young people wasn\u2019t just heard, but that it resonated with purpose,\u201d he mentioned. His early pledges of tackling homelessness and promoting literacy have evolved into actionable initiatives. \u201cIf young people are given the chance to lead, they\u2019ll prove that compassion and innovation can coexist,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_44111\" style=\"width: 495px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44111\" class=\"wp-image-44111 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-launch-of-Pounds4Plate-launch-at-Masala-Zone-at-London-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Aryaveer Baljee at launch of Pounds4Plate launch at Masala Zone at London\" width=\"485\" height=\"646\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-launch-of-Pounds4Plate-launch-at-Masala-Zone-at-London-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-launch-of-Pounds4Plate-launch-at-Masala-Zone-at-London-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-launch-of-Pounds4Plate-launch-at-Masala-Zone-at-London-480x640.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-launch-of-Pounds4Plate-launch-at-Masala-Zone-at-London.webp 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 485px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 485\/646;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44111\" class=\"wp-image-44111 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-launch-of-Pounds4Plate-launch-at-Masala-Zone-at-London-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Aryaveer Baljee at launch of Pounds4Plate launch at Masala Zone at London\" width=\"485\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-launch-of-Pounds4Plate-launch-at-Masala-Zone-at-London-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-launch-of-Pounds4Plate-launch-at-Masala-Zone-at-London-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-launch-of-Pounds4Plate-launch-at-Masala-Zone-at-London-480x640.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-launch-of-Pounds4Plate-launch-at-Masala-Zone-at-London.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-44111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aryaveer at the launch of Pounds4Plate initiative at Masala Zone, London<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That belief led to the creation of Pounds4Plates, an inventive fundraising initiative that gives diners an opportunity to be changemakers. The concept motivates diners for a voluntary service charge at restaurants, the proceeds of which go directly to food charities. Within just two weeks of its pilot run in Hampshire, the project had raised \u00a33,000 for The Winchester Beacon, a charity that supports vulnerable individuals through shelter and skill-building programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>From parliament to the people<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aryaveer\u2019s experience as a Youth MP has shaped much of his social outlook. Earlier this year, he stood in the House of Commons during the UK Youth Parliament\u2019s annual sitting, advocating for political literacy lessons in schools. His argument was pragmatic and passionate. \u201cAs the voting age is lowered, we must ensure that young citizens understand democracy before they participate in it.\u201d Months later, when national radio stations like LBC began discussing the topic, Aryaveer\u2019s foresight was evident . He was already pushing for change before it became a trend.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_44112\" style=\"width: 553px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44112\" class=\"wp-image-44112 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-House-of-Commons.webp\" alt=\"Aryaveer Baljee at House of Commons\" width=\"543\" height=\"514\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-House-of-Commons.webp 800w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-House-of-Commons-300x284.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-House-of-Commons-768x728.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-House-of-Commons-480x455.webp 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 543px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 543\/514;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44112\" class=\"wp-image-44112 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-House-of-Commons.webp\" alt=\"Aryaveer Baljee at House of Commons\" width=\"543\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-House-of-Commons.webp 800w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-House-of-Commons-300x284.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-House-of-Commons-768x728.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-at-House-of-Commons-480x455.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-44112\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aryaveer Baljee at House of Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Hospitality meets humanity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aryaveer\u2019s leadership instincts seem to run in the family. The grandson of Chander K. Baljee, Chairman and Managing Director of Royal Orchid Hotels, a chain of more than 100 hotels across 65 locations in India and abroad, and son of Arjun Baljee, the group\u2019s President, Aryaveer has inherited a deep appreciation for hospitality. His collaboration with MW Eat, the restaurant group behind Amaya, Veeraswamy, Chutney Mary, and Masala Zone, became the cornerstone of his Pounds4Plates campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 15 days, MW Eat restaurants across the UK added a 0.25 percent voluntary charge to diner bills, with all proceeds directed toward The Winchester Beacon charity. The initiative revolved around raising funds and running it as a pilot for what Aryaveer hopes will become a nationwide model for sustainable, low-barrier restaurant-led giving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI believe that hospitality is more than a service. It\u2019s a bridge,\u201d he explains. \u201cIt brings people together, creates jobs, uplifts communities, and fosters understanding across cultures. In a divided world, the act of welcoming another can be a powerful force for social good.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44114 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chutney Mary\" width=\"524\" height=\"699\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-1080x1440.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-980x1307.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-480x640.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary.webp 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 524px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 524\/699;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44114 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chutney Mary\" width=\"524\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-1080x1440.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-980x1307.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary-480x640.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chutney-Mary.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bringing the movement home with 4Plates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Success in the UK soon inspired a chapter in India. Partnering with Royal Orchid Hotels and Iconiqa Group, Aryaveer has launched Paisa4Plates, the Indian counterpart of his British initiative. His mission is to create a sustainable, community-driven funding stream for food security and homelessness relief in both the UK and India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs someone of Indian origin, it only felt right to expand the 4Plates movement to help those in need in a place I\u2019m blessed to have called home,\u201d Aryaveer said at the launch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Multifaceted youngster<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Aryaveer\u2019s interests extends beyond academics and <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pounds4Plates and Paisa4Plates initiatives.<\/span> He serves as a board member of the MentorSoc club and contributes as a treasury volunteer at school. He is also the brain behind <em data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"190\">MicroBod<\/em>, an initiative to establish micro-libraries for underprivileged children in the UK and India. The youngster is deeply engaged in community service from teaching chess and science to young students to spreading awareness about wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_44120\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44120\" class=\"wp-image-44120 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends.webp\" alt=\"Aryaveer Baljee with friends\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends.webp 800w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends-510x382.webp 510w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends-480x360.webp 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/465;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44120\" class=\"wp-image-44120 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends.webp\" alt=\"Aryaveer Baljee with friends\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends.webp 800w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends-510x382.webp 510w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Aryaveer-Baljee-with-friends-480x360.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-44120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aryaveer with friends<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong>The promise of tomorrow<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the youngest elected youth representatives in Hampshire, Aryaveer is honing is leadership by blending empathy with enterprise. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his world, politics and activism revolves around support to the underserved, and spirit of a young voice that dares to be heard. His journey from Winchester\u2019s classrooms to India\u2019s communities offers a compelling reminder that real leadership begins when conviction meets compassion.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow Aryaveer Baljee on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/avbaljee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/rhea-werner-confronting-eating-disorders-and-body-image-concerns-with-harvard-striped-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhea Werner: Confronting eating disorders and body image concerns with Harvard STRIPED insights<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(October 26, 2025) \u00a0An A-Level student at Winchester College, 17-year-old Aryaveer Baljee has been serving as the Youth Member of Parliament for Central Hampshire, a role that lets him champion the causes like youth empowerment, literacy, and homelessness that are closest to his heart. But what sets him apart is how he\u2019s merging his political conviction with his family\u2019s hospitality legacy to spark real-world impact. A youth voice with vision When Aryaveer stood for Winchester College election, his manifesto carried the promise of tangible change. \u201cI wanted to ensure that the voice of young people wasn\u2019t just heard, but that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":44119,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","story-category":[215,2583],"story-tag":[9557,4380,9559,9558],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Aryaveer Baljee: Driving Pounds4Plates &amp; Paisa4Plates movement<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An A-Level student at Winchester College, 17-year-old Aryaveer Baljee has been serving as Youth Member of Parliament for Central Hampshire.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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