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Government working to mitigate economic insecurity: President
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The government is working “actively and with sensitivity” to remove the feeling of economic insecurity among the poor, farmers and senior citizens and is trying to usher ease of living for the common man, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Monday.
In his customary address to a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament marking the start of the Budget Session, the President said: “Guided by the spirit of the Constitution, the Union government is working towards strengthening social justice and economic democracy and to usher ease of living for the common man.”
Kovind said that the “highest priority” of his government is to remove various difficulties faced by farmers and to raise their standard of living. The government schemes are also aimed at reducing the expenditure incurred by them on farming.
“As a result of government policies and the hardwork of farmers, a record production of more than 275 million tonnes of food grain and about 300 million tonne of horticulture produce has been achieved in the country. My government is committed to doubling of farmers income by 2022,” the President said.
He added that under the “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana”, farmers are being provided “affordable and simple crop insurance services”. During 2017, under Rabi and Kharif crops, 5.71 crore farmers were provided protective coverage under this scheme,” he said.
The President also mentioned the “Kisan Sampada Yojana” which provides security cover to farmers against damage to agriculture produce before it reaches the market.
He said that the work on reopening of fertiliser plants at Gorakhpur, Barauni, Sindri, Talcher and Ramagundam is “progressing at a fast pace”.
Kovind said that for social security of senior citizens, about 80 lakh senior citizens have benefited from “Atal Pension Yojana”.
The President underlined that to ensure availablity of “two square meals” to every poor person, “effective enforcement” of National Food Security Act is necessary.
The President also touched upon various schemes and legislations, those already enacted and under the pipeline, for the welfare of minorities, tribals, disabled and backward sections of society and reiterated his government’s commitment towards the aspirations of every section of society.
–IANS
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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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