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Naidu bats for Women’s Reservation Bill (Lead)
Bhopal, Dec 17 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday called on all states to back a bill that gives women reservation in state legislatures and both houses of Parliament.
The Women’s Reservation Bill, that seeks to provide women 33 per cent reservation, will help empower women, he said.
Naidu, who arrived here earlier in the day to take part in a state-level convention of women’s self-help groups (SHGs), said: “Women are not helpless anymore, they are strong, and daughters are not a burden but a boon. They are performing their duties in various fields.”
Citing the examples of some of the women in top positions in the government, he said: “The country’s Defence Minister is Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister is Sushma Swaraj and Speaker of the Lok Sabha is Sumitra Mahajan — all women. In fact, women’s contribution to the freedom struggle is also immense.”
Naidu said empowering women has brought about a massive change in the way society works but added that there is a need to change old attitudes.
Madhya Pradesh has made history in this regard and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s move to help the SHGs get bank loans is commendable, he said. Stressing that women are respected in India, he said that is the reason it’s called Bharat Mata.
If women are given an opportunity to get ahead in life, they can bring a massive change to society and can protect their rights themselves, he said, adding that a 50 per cent quota for women in government jobs and local government bodies will be good for society.
Addressing the event, the Chief Minister said the SGH federation will be allowed to run the take home ration manufacturing factory. And markets will be set up in big cities to sell their products.
Chouhan also said the state government will stand guarantee for loans up to Rs 5 crore taken by the federation.
Earlier in the day, Naidu was received at the airport by Chouhan, his wife and other ministers. The Chief Minister ceremonially welcomed the Vice President by draping an ‘ang vastra’ around his shoulders and put a khadi cotton garland around his neck.
Earlier, accusing Chouhan of failing to fulfil promises made in the earlier conventions, the Congress has asked him to provide details about the implementation.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
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.