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BJP vows to implement 7th pay panel recommendations in Meghalaya
Shillong, Feb 15 (IANS) The BJP on Thursday released its “Vision Document” for the February 27 Meghalaya Assembly elections, promising to implement 7th Pay Commission recommendations for government employees, regularise contractual employees and provide job to every youth, among others.
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released here the document which focuses on development and also promises sanitary napkins for all women from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
“This document underlines what we are talking about… It is time for change in Meghalaya. This simple message tells you a lot. We are not here because it’s election season but we are people who believe that change and positive change require a lot of concerted efforts,” she said.
Union Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary in-charge of Meghalaya, Nalin Kohli, Meghalaya BJP chief Shibun Lyngdoh and former Congress minister Alexander Hek, who joined the party earlier this year, were also present at the release of Vision Document.
“Concerted efforts at different levels are needed so that benefits reach everybody, in line with the national message that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave in 2014 and which is what we are striving to accomplish — ‘Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas’.”
Underscoring the “need for change” in this Congress-ruled state, Sitharaman said: “Why is that we want change? Change can be brought by any party or government … if you have the advantage that a certain party (Congress) had for consistently being in power for the last 10 years… With also the same party in power at the Centre, won’t you expect a state like Meghalaya to get its due?”
Wooing young voters, the vision document promises to provide employment to two lakh youth in the tourism industry, create more employment for the educated youth in public and private sectors and providing opportunities for self-employment to the youth.
It also promised to enact and implement a comprehensive labour law for minimum pay security and work-life balance, in addition to creating an environment for big investors to invest in the state.
Noting that Meghalaya could be a centre of international-standard healthcare in the northeastern states, the BJP promised to make health insurance of Rs 5 lakh available to every citizen, besides raising sufficient infrastructure to promote medical tourism, naturopathy, traditional methods of treatment, etc.
Promising 24×7 electricity to every household, the BJP’s Vision Document vow to reduce electricity bills by 30 per cent in urban areas and 50 per cent in rural areas by promoting more efficient use of power.
In a bid to woo employees, the document promises to ensure implementation of the 7th Pay Commission for all government employees of the state, regularising the contractual employees and framing a strong employment policy for the state.
On security front, the BJP promises to curb insurgency through development and creation of jobs, and promote the use of latest technology to curb crime and solve cases. It also says that if voted to power, the BJP would ensure safety and security of the women and children of the state against sexual abuse.
–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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