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Odisha CM gives 3D mantra to ministers
Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday advised his ministers to work for the people with ‘3D’- determination, devotion and dedication – as his BJD government completed the fourth year of its fourth consecutive term in power.
Patnaik, who is also the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief, asked the ministers to work hard every minute to honour the faith of people with these three Ds.
“I am indebted to the four and a half crore people of Odisha who have faith in our commitment and capability for working towards an empowered Odisha,” he said after holding a meeting of the council of ministers here.
Patnaik said the ‘3T’ – transparency, teamwork and technology – will be the mantra to bring about this transformation.
He also highlighted the achievements vis-a-vis its manifesto for the 2014 elections, which was adopted by the government during the first council of ministers meeting after assuming office.
“One of our topmost promises was housing security to convert all kuchcha houses to pucca houses. Odisha is a trailblazer at the national level in rural housing. In the last four years, nearly 17 lakh pucca houses have been constructed. The remaining 7 lakh houses will be completed by March 5 as a humble tribute to the great Biju Babu (his father and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik),” he said.
Patnaik also said the government has enacted historic legislation to enable slum dwellers in urban areas to have land and property rights as nearly 10 lakh people will be empowered through this initiative.
He also cited the construction of over 25,000 km of rual roads, creation of 7 lakh hectares of additional irrigation, 117 lakh metric tonnes grain production, provision of crop loans for sharecroppers, millet mission for rainfed areas and skill development of 9 lakh youth out of a target of 11 lakh.
Noting four new medical colleges have started at Koraput, Baripada, Balasore and Bolangir and five more are in the offing, Patnaik said that Odisha has had the sharpest decline in Infant Mortality among all the states and is today better than the national average.
“We hosted the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships in a record 90 days. Our people’s love for hockey prompted us to become the sponsors for our National teams and it is indeed a matter of pride for us when Team India spots the Odisha jersey and logo,” he said.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
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.