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Andhra to be role model in revival of rivers, says CM

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Vijayawada, Sep 13 (IANS) Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said Andhra Pradesh would be developed as a model state in protection and revival of rivers.

He said interlinking of rivers is only a temporary solution to water problem but the permanent solution lies in their revival.

He was speaking at ‘Rally for rivers’ organised by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev of Isha Foundation here.

The rally, which reached Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, was being organised from Kanyakumari to Himalayas covering 16 states to bring awareness among people on protection of rivers.

Naidu said protection of all 20 rivers in coastal Andhra and 19 rivers in Rayalseema was every citizen’s responsibility.

The Chief Minister noted that the rivers are associated with the people’s faith and that their worship is part of the tradition.

“Keeping this in view, we organised Godavari and Krishna pushkarams on grand scale,” he said.

Naidu claimed that the state is ahead in linking of Krishna and Godavari rivers.

As part of the water conservation programme, about 6.20 lakh farm ponds, nearly 57,587 check dams and 40,817 tanks were developed.

Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev expressed concern over depletion of perennial rivers. He noted that several perennial rivers turned as seasonal rivers. He stressed the need for promoting tree-based agriculture and giving up destructive crop pattern.

Describing rivers as national treasure, the Sadguru said the economic planning should give priority for ecological protection. He said that five varieties of fruit bearing plants should be planted in one acre of land in each village to protect the nature and to provide nutrient food to people.

‘Waterman of India’ Rajendra Singh said that encroachments on river embankments should be removed. He said that he would not support the linking of rivers, but extend support to revival of rivers.

Sand artiste Venugopal gave a demonstration of his art stressing the need for protecting rivers.

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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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