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40 government services at doorstep for Delhiites soon
By Nikhil M. Babu
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Delhiites will be able to access around 40 government services, ranging from getting a water connection to caste certificate, at their doorsteps by the end of July, an official said on Thursday.
The Delhi government had in November announced the plan, which would save time and countless trips to government offices for the common man.
Under the proposed scheme, if a person wants a certificate, he would have to make a phone call to a particular number and fix an appointment as per his convenience — even outside normal working hours of government offices.
A ‘Mobile Sahayak’ would then reach his residence or office and collect the necessary documents, take photo(s) and biometric details and process the application.
This process would be outsourced to a private company.
Applicants can also pay the prescribed application fee to the ‘Mobile Sahayak’.
The 40 services include issuance of caste certificates, motor vehicle registration certificates, driving licences, handicapped and old-age pensions, as well as sewage connections.
Though some of these services are currently online, many people without Internet connections will benefit from the proposed service.
A senior Delhi government official told IANS that they had received bids from three companies for providing doorstep delivery of services and the government has since narrowed down its choice to one.
“We opened the financial bids this week and narrowed down to one company. The scheme has now been sent to the Finance Department for concurrence,” the official said, adding that the company to be allotted the task would be finalised by next week.
“Six weeks will be given to the company for commissioning the project. It will be rolled out by July-end,” the official added.
The successful bidder company will have to set up a call centre, develop software and coordinate with different government departments for implementation of the project.
The scheme is less likely to run into any hurdle as the Delhi Cabinet and Lt Governor Anil Baijal had given the go-ahead.
The company will implement the scheme for three years, after which renewal of contract would be required.
(Nikhil M Babu can be reached at [email protected])
–IANS
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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.