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Remain vigilant and ever ready, Sitharaman tells Navy
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asked the Indian Navy to remain “vigilant” and “ever ready” in view of “recent developments” in the maritime neighbourhood, and assured that the shortfalls it is facing will be addressed soon.
Addressing top commanders of Indian Navy at the Naval Commanders’ Conference, the minister also lauded the force for maintaining high operational tempo through last year.
“Taking note of the recent developments in our maritime neighbourhood, she emphasised the need for the Indian Navy to be strong at sea, and be ever ready and vigilant to counter any challenges in the maritime domain,” an official statement quoted Sitharaman as saying.
Her comments came against the backdrop of India’s concern over the increased presence of Chinese warships and submarines in the Indian Ocean Region, and increased tension in the South China Sea. India has been stressing that it is in support of freedom of navigation and rule of international law, and Sitharaman also raised the issue in her speech in the recent meeting of Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM Plus) in Manila.
Sitharaman also assured the Navy that the shortfalls it is facing in terms of ship-borne multi-role helicopters, conventional submarines and mine counter measure vessels, which need urgent redressal to maintain the force’s combat edge.
She said that these issues were being given due impetus and efforts were in hand to mitigate these shortcomings at the earliest.
Sitharaman lauded the Navy for the high operational tempo maintained in the last one year through regular deployment of ships, submarines and aircraft from the South China Sea and Sea of Japan in the East to the Persian Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean in the West and the shores of Australia in the South including the focused efforts to deter piracy attempts off the Gulf of Aden.
She also commended Navy’s efforts to constructively engage with the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) littorals to build their capacities and enhance their capabilities and mentioned the initiatives taken to impart practical training for naval personnel from these nations on a regular basis.
Sitharaman added that maritime interests of a nation have a vital relationship with its economic growth and these will be protected at all costs by ensuring a strong and credible Indian Navy.
About the Make in India programme, she said Indian Navy has taken lead in indigenisation and self-reliance.
The four-day long Naval Commanders’ Conference started on Tuesday, and will conclude on Friday.
The conference also reviewed Navy’s readiness to deploy over the entire range of missions in the maritime domain.
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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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