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Rs 1,164 cr budgetary fund for Bengaluru infra projects
Bengaluru, July 5 (IANS) An estimated amount of Rs 1,164 crore has been allocated for various Bengaluru infrastructure development projects, including revival of lakes and construction of flyovers, in Karnataka budget for fiscal 2018-19.
The projects include construction of interconnected elevated corridors in Bengaluru, lake rejuvenation, construction of a chemical waste treatment unit in the city’s industrial zone and setting up of electric vehicle charging units.
“Rs 1,000 crore will be earmarked for the fiscal 2018-19 to construct six interconnected elevated corridors over the next four years, in order to provide good transport network in Bengaluru,” Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said while presenting the budget.
The elevated corridor project is estimated to cost Rs 15,825 crore.
The state also plans to construct a 65-km peripheral ring road in the outskirts of Bengaluru which is expected to cost Rs 11,950 crore. There was, however, no budgetary allocation for the project for this fiscal.
“The government has approved to take up this work through a special purpose vehicle, and revenue source mobilisation for the project is in progress,” added Kumaraswamy, who also holds the Finance portfolio.
An Integrated Road Transport Authority will be set up under the Chief Minister to create a hassle-free and affordable transport system in traffic-logged Bengaluru, by coordinating with the state-run metro rail, bus service operators and the civic body.
An amount of Rs 100 crore will be given as subsidy to the state-run public bus service operator Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corp to strengthen the transport system and overcome the vehicular congestion in the IT hub, Kumaraswamy said.
In a bid to promote the use of electric vehicles to ease Bengaluru’s air pollution, 100 charging units worth Rs 4 crore will be set up in the city.
The budget has set aside Rs 50 crore for the rejuvenation of the city’s largest lake Bellandur Lake, which has been frothing due to toxic substances flowing into it through a untreated sewage system from chemical factories and housing colonies around it.
The allocation for the lake rejuvenation remained the same in the vote-on-account budget for fiscal 2018-19 presented by former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February 16.
“Lot of chemicals are found in Bengaluru’s sewage water which pollute the rivers. Rs 10 crore will be provided to construct a chemical waste treatment unit in Peenya Industrial Zone,” the Chief Minister added.
The budget by Siddaramaiah had announced a total of Rs 2,500 crore fund for the state capital’s infrastructure development projects.
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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.