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Special security for commuters on WR’s Mumbai foot-overbridges

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Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Taking a lesson from the September 29 stampede that claimed 23 lives at Elphinstone Road station here, the Western Railway on Thursday inducted 232 trained security personnel to man 34 critical foot-overbridges and control crowds on the suburban network.

WR General Manager A.K. Gupta told media persons that besides 232 personnel of the Maharashtra State Security Corporation (MSSC), another 97 women homeguards have also been inducted for ensuring safety, security and well being of the commuters.

Chief spokesperson for WR Ravinder Bhakar said this would be the first time in India that a specially trained force would ensure commuter safety at foot-overbridges, besides circulating areas of passengers at the stations on a permanent basis.

The MSSC personnel would man, control crowds at entry-exits and prevent crimes at 34 foot-overbridges at 22 stations — Churchgate, Marine Lines, Charni Road, Grant Road, Mumbai Central (local), Elphinstone Road, Dadar, Mahim, Bandra, Khar Road, Santacruz, Vile Parle, Andheri, Jogeshwari, Goregaon, Malad, Kandivali, Borivali, Mira Road, Bhayander, Nalasopara and Virar, Gupta added.

The women homeguards would be utilised for queue formations in front of ladies’ coaches at Andheri station, and later extended to major stations like Bandra, Borivali and Bhayander, Gupta said.

They will also be deployed with women Railway Protection Force (RPF) constables as “Mahila Quick Response Teams” for assisting distressed women commuters, prevent door-blocking in suburban trains and other duties.

Gupta said that with this induction, the WR’s security network had been boosted by 32 per cent, while the women security personnel strength would be nearly doubled from the existing force.

The decision was in tune with the recommendations of a high-level inquiry commission which investigated the September 29 stampede, seeking augmentation of RPF cadres from the existing paltry 980 on the suburban section, for increased safety and security of the nearly four million daily commuters on the WR.

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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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