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Haryana, UP sign agreement for reciprocal state transport services
Surajkund (Haryana), Feb 2 (IANS) In a step to strengthen transport facilities in both states and their connectivity, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Friday signed a Reciprocal Transport Agreement, an official said.
The agreement, signed at the inauguration day of the 32nd Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad in presence of Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath, will facilitate state transport buses of both states to operate more in each other territory.
Haryana’s Additional Chief Secretary, Transport, R.R. Jowel and UP’s Principal Secretary, Transport Aradhana Shukla signed the agreement on on behalf of their states.
Speaking on the occasion, Khattar described the day as an important day for the people of both states which share a long border, saying it “will also facilitate economic activity as well as easy access to traffic”.
Adityanath said that after he took over, the government has considered similar proposals for transportation in several states and such agreements have also been made with Rajasthan and Uttarakhand.
“Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are no different from anywhere, and both the states are having been associated for thousands of years. Lord Krishna was born in Uttar Pradesh, he delivered the holy message of Gita in Haryana,” he said
The agreement, inked after 35 years, will see 423 buses of Haryana Roadways will operate 66,420 km on 256 routes daily in Uttar Pradesh, while 522 UP buses will operate 50,034 km daily on similar number of routes. As per previous agreement, Haryana was operating 10,362 km daily in UP and Uttar Pradesh state on 8,116 km daily in Haryana.
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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.