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Will take up ZSI’s space constraint issue on its request: Harsh Vardhan

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Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said the Central government would request the West Bengal government to provide land to the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) to overcome its “space constraint” issue, only if it requests him.

Headquartered in Kolkata, the ZSI has been looking for “appropriate land” from the West Bengal government for setting up a campus here.

“Regarding space constraint, you keep trying for (more) space. You can write to us and can write to Chief Minister of West Bengal. I can also write to her and you can always ask for land,” Harsh Vardhan said in his address at a programme in the institution.

“…but there are some of the best institutions worldwide. They are the best not because of their building or the space they have. They are the best because of their culture and contribution,” he said during his visit to the institution.

Raising the issue of its space constraint, ZSI Director Kailash Chandra said it does “not have enough space to display its entire collections” of over five million specimen and wants some additional space in Kolkata to develop its campus.

“We have given a proposal to the West Bengal government seeking appropriate land of about 20-30 acre for setting up a ZSI campus,” Kailash Chandra told IANS.

Asked whether the Central government will take up the issue with the state government, Harsh Vardhan told IANS: “I have suggested them if they require more space, they should raise the request. If they send it to me, I will take it up. If it is related to the state government, we can always request (the state).”

The ZSI Director also raised the issue of nearly 50 per cent of posts in the institution being vacant.

Responding to this, the minister said: “I have asked them to expedite the process to fill up the vacancies.”

Harsh Vardhan urged the scientific community to come out from the “routine mode” to “proactive, dynamic or out-of-box mode” to achieve more success.

“It only requires application of mind,” he said, adding that “some extraordinary ideas and visions” are needed to introduce with an objective to make it world’s best institution in future.

“We must always be striving to be the top most,” he added.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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