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Auto-scrapping plants will save India forex: Minister
Panaji, Jan 18 (IANS) Setting up auto-shredding plants will not only help India save foreign exchange but also preserve its natural resources like iron ore for posterity, Union Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh said on Thursday.
“It will reduce the dependence on present annual import of scrap of 5-6 million tonnes of shredded scrap in the country. Consequently, foreign exchange outgo will also be reduced. In addition, the auto grade steel of vehicles will be recycled into a similar grade of steel,” Singh said at the fifth Indian International Metal Re-Cycling Conference in Goa.
Singh said his Ministry had already set up a joint venture for an auto-shredding plant and that setting up of similar ventures would bode well for the country’s bank of natural assets as well as environment.
“A beginning in this direction has already been made. MSTC, a PSU under the Steel Ministry, has signed a joint venture agreement with Mahindra to set up such auto-shredding plants.
“The first mechanised shredding plant in India under the joint venture will bring a whole new method of processing scrap from end-of-life vehicles.
“Apart from vehicles, aged 10 years and above, it can also shred other white goods like air conditioners and refrigerators, which after usage for a long period of time become unserviceable for further operation.”
He added that the cost of setting up such a plant and centre for collection of scrap-worthy goods was around Rs 120 crore.
Spelling out the benefits of promoting the metal recycling industry, Singh said: “Recycling metals drastically reduces the amount of energy used to produce steel instead of using virgin ore.
“On an average, 74 per cent of energy is saved using steel scrap material versus ore. This also saves 40 per cent water and leads to 58 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.”
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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.