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Women sailors proved youngsters can achieve tough goals: Sitharaman
Panaji, May 21 (IANS) The completion of the arduous ‘Navika Sagar Parikrama’, a global circumnavigation expedition undertaken by six women sailors of the Indian Navy, has shown that youngsters can complete any difficult task if they put their minds to it, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.
She was speaking after flagging in Lt Cdr Vartika Joshi and her crew, who returned to Goa after nine months of sailing across the globe.
“I want to take the liberty to say it is not the girls’ achievement, but that of the youngsters from India. It should be more motivational for men and women. It is not just for the girls. It is not just for the women of this country. The women of the country have shown it’s possible for youngsters, if they want to do something, that they can indeed do it,” Sitharaman said at a function held at INS Mandovi naval base near here, soon after INSV Tarini cruised into the naval base along with the crew.
It is the first time that an all-women crew of naval sailors circumnavigated the globe in a sailing boat.
“So I would lift the whole motivation argument — not just confine it to the ladies of this country, but for all youngsters. Be ready to face the challenges, show the commitment, grit, dedication. I have not contributed anything except for one retweet of the Navy spokesperson every morning to say where they are, what is their location,” Sitharaman said.
The Defence Minister said that ever since the crew had set sail on the expedition in September last year, social media users, who engage with the Defence Ministry, would ask her repeatedly about the progress made by Joshi and her crew.
“… wherever I went in this country, people would start a conversation with me, saying how are the girls, what are they doing, when are they returning. That has become the conversation among many people who have been closely following the Ministry of Defence, particularly the Navy,” Sitharaman said, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be meeting the team on May 23.
Sitharaman also complimented the team of sailors for choosing the rigours of non-mechanised sailing over obvious comforts that more technology-oriented options often tend to provide, in order to make maritime history.
“They have made history, not only for themselves, but for the naval history and maritime history of the world, that it is possible in this day and age where technology attracts you, where technology tells you to do a lot of things easily, rather than take a difficult course,” Sitharaman said.
The objective of the Navika Sagar Parikrama is to promote ocean sailing activities in the Navy while depicting government of India’s thrust for ‘Nari Shakti’.
The first Indian solo circumnavigation was undertaken by now retired Captain Dilip Donde in 2009-10 and the first Indian non-stop solo circumnavigation was undertaken by Cdr Abhilash Tomy in 2012-13.
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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.
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