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Andhra signs MoU with Emirates Group
Amaravati, Feb 8 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday signed a MoU with the Emirates Group which is expected to bring in investment of Rs 30,000 crore to the state, officials said.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board and the international aviation holding company during Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s visit to Dubai.
The MoU also included a discussion on setting up a Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), an aviation training centre and a manufacturing unit of in-flight consumables, said a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office here.
The Emirates Group expressed keen interest in operating in Amaravati and other parts of Andhra Pradesh, once regulations are relaxed by the Indian government.
The number of seats from India in a flight are limited by the agreement with the Union government and needs to be revised, the statement quotes Emirates officials as saying.
Naidu called on Emirates Group CEO and Chairman Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum and recalled that as the Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh he was instrumental in the expansion of Emirates Airlines in India, and in starting the first Emirates flight from Hyderabad.
He invited Sheikh Ahmed to visit Amaravati and explore possibilities of building and operating airports and start a joint venture in aviation with the state government. Sheikh Ahmed responded positively.
As a part of his day-long tour, Naidu met officials from the Phoenix Group, a global agrifood and resource enterprise.
The Chief Minister explained the innovative methods that are being adopted in Andhra Pradesh in the field of agriculture. He was told by the officials that they will start the rice mill and food processing plant works as proposed earlier in April.
He also asked the Phoenix group officials to explore locations for peanut farming and manufacturing of peanut butter in Anantapur.
Naidu also met Sharafuddin Mohammad Hussain, Vice Chairman of the Sharaff Group. The company officials have already visited Andhra Pradesh to explore opportunities and they have seen some land parcels for a Food Processing Zone.
Addressing the officials’ concern over land prices and the Union Government’s policies over food processing, the Chief Minister asked the Sharaff Group officials to meet the departments concerned and assured them that all clearances will be given at the earliest.
He urged officials of DP world, which operates 78 marine and inland terminals in 40 countries, to set up a Special Economic Zone in the state. The group provides maritime services, logistics and ancillary services.
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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.