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Will give relaxation on land ceiling norms for investors: Chandy
Kochi: Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today stated that the Kerala government will give relaxation on land ceiling norms and policy with certain conditions in order to attract investors.
“We have been facing several road blocks when it comes to attracting investment to the state and issues regarding to land has been one of the major road blocks. As per the current policy, a person cannot hold land in excess of 15 acres..
“The government has decided to give relaxation to this policy with certain conditions in order to attract investors to the state,” said Chandy while inaugurating the two-day Global NRK Meet organized by Department of Norka and Norka-Roots here.
According to the proposal, if a person agrees to make a Rs.5 crore investment, he would be allowed to hold an acre of land in excess and the same relaxation would also be given to those who come up with a project that promises employment to at least 20 people.
“These projects and investments will be considered as a public purpose and the government will extend all possible support to it. The government is looking forward to the support from NRKs in making considering investments in the technology sector in the state,” said Chandy.
He also highlighted the need to make the NRK meet an annual event rather than a biennial one.
“Currently, the NRK meet is organized once in two years. The government is willing to organize the event every year as it is the perfect platform for the NRKs to raise their issues and discuss it with the government,” he added.
In his presidential address, Norka Minister K.C.Joseph said the issues faced by the NRKs had increased manifold in recent years and the government was committed to providing all possible help to them.
Finance Minister K.M. Mani said the NRKs were the major contributors to the state’s economy and the foreign remittance to the state was nearly Rs 85,000 crore.
“In the recent times, Nitaqat has been one of the serious issues faced by the NRKs and the state government has formulated several welfare schemes to support the returnees,” he said, referring to many Gulf states’ new policy to keep a percentage of jobs for indigenous populations.
He said that in order to support those returnees who wanted to start their own enterprise, the Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) will provide an interest-free loan up to Rs.20 lakh while the state government will offer 10 percent capital participation fund.
IT and Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty said that the government was actively considering to promote private industrial parks in the state.
“Those who have land can set up private industrial parks and the government will extend all possible support to such projects. We want the NRKs to come forward and make considerable investment in the state,” he added.
Fisheries, Ports and Excise Minister K. Babu said that the NRKs should come forward to make investment in projects like coastal shipping and Kannur airport.
Close to a 1000 people, mostly the diaspora from the various Middle East countries, are attending the meet that ends Saturday.
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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.