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Centre to review VIP security this week

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New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Central government is all set to review this week the security of “VIPs” and politicians enjoying the highest bodyguard cover being provided by the government under four categories: ‘Z-plus’, ‘Z’, ‘X’ and ‘Y’, a Home Ministry official said.

A high-level committee headed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will examine the security facilitated to VIPs and politicians by the commandos of National Security Guard (NSG) and other paramilitary forces like Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

The official said there is a possibility of massive cut in the VIP security of many former Chief Ministers, MPs and opposition leaders on the basis of intelligence inputs regarding threat perceptions to them.

The security of many VIPs may be downgraded after the committee reviews the intelligence inputs of every individual, the official said.

Those who enjoy the highest ‘Z-plus’ category security include former Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad (Bihar), Mulayam Singh Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati (Uttar Pradesh), and Prafulla Kumar Mahanta and Tarun Gogoi (Assam).

Around 20 security personnel guard a Z-plus protectee, 15 guard a Z category protectee and the number gradually go down with X and Y category protectee. Around 75 VIPs are guarded by the CRPF, 70 by the CISF, 15 by the ITBP, 12 by NSG and around 200 by the Delhi Police.

VIP security has always been under scrutiny as it consumes the precious manpower needs of the country’s security forces.

Recipients of the Z-plus security cover provided by the government also includes Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Union Ministers like Arun Jaitley.

The level of security cover usually depends on the threat perception. Currently, there are four different levels, starting with Special Protection Group (SPG) cover, which is provided to the Prime Minister and his family and former Prime Ministers and their family members. The Gandhi family still moves with SPG cover.

The SPG is a specially trained elite security force with members from paramilitary forces. The Z-plus security cover comes next and it is provided by NSG and CISF. The next level is Z security cover provided by ITBP and CRPF. The next two categories are Y and X.

According to a 2012 report of the Bureau of Police Research and Development, 47,557 personnel are protecting 14,842 VIPs across the country.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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