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Don’t be misled by black sheep: Venkaiah Naidu
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Calling for attacking corruption at the roots, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday asked civil servants not to be misled by “black sheep” and render their service without fear or favour.
Naidu also hailed GST as a revolutionary step and praised demonetisation.
“As you are new generation of civil servants, I hope you will not be misled by black sheep in the fold but would render your service without fear or favour and without any expectation of extraneous rewards. If you serve in the true spirit of service I am sure you will have your best reward,” he said while inaugurating the Vigilance Awareness Week 2017 being organised by Central Vigilance Commission from October 30 to November 4.
He said that ‘black sheep’ in all walks of life were the visible face of corruption and they thrive in a system that has low accountability, low transparency, cumbersome, poorly understood procedures and high discretionary powers.
Naidu said the “procedures and laws should become more citizen-centric and each citizen should get services without harassment, delays and corrupt practices”.
He asked civil servants to reform and transform the system and go ahead with the “three mantras” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — “reform, perform and transform”.
“We should go to the roots of corruption and strike at it. Constant vigilance is required to see that the vast beautiful tree of our country is not eaten up by weeds and pests.”
He said this year’s Vigilance Week’s theme “My Vision-Corruption-free India” has been aptly chosen.
The Vice President paid homage to Sardar Vallabhai Patel, whose birth anniversary falls on October 31.
“Sardar Patel represents the best values in the Indian tradition so far as governance is concerned. He integrated the country and also was a shining example of integrity and probity in public life. We must draw inspiration from his messages and life.”
He stressed on the need of making efforts to improve the educational system to inculcate strong values, ethical conduct and commitment towards the welfare of the society.
He hailed the initiative of the Central Vigilance Commission to promote “integrity club” in schools and colleges.
The Vice President said that presence of a strong civil society, including a free press and independent judiciary, were important for good governance.
“The recent policy interventions including tax reforms could contribute to societal transformation. Why the people welcomed demonetisation though painful for them (is) because they could understand the temporary pain is for long term gain.”
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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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