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160 out of 176 poll promises fulfilled: Khattar
Chandigarh, Oct 25 (IANS) Patting his government for ushering in development and transparency in four years of power in Haryana, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said out of the total 176 promises made in the BJP election manifesto, 160 have been fulfilled.
More initiatives will be taken in the fifth year of the BJP government in the state, he added.
Addressing media on Thursday, Khattar mentioned graft-free and transparent administration, merit in government jobs, online delivery of services and efficient financial management as highlights of the four-year tenure of his government.
Khattar has led the first full-fledged Bharatiya Janata Party government in Haryana since October 26, 2014.
“The fifth year being the poll year, the government would shift its gear from fourth to fifth to further expedite the development process of the state,” Khattar said.
Handing over cards of ‘Ayushmaan Bharat: Haryana Health Protection Mission (PMJAY)’ to media persons, the Chief Minister said now accredited and recognized media persons in the state would also be covered under the scheme under which they would be provided health cover of Rs 5 lakh per annum per family.
“This would enable them to get medical treatment facility in any recognized government or private hospital in Haryana as well in other states where the scheme is applicable. He said that 265 hospitals including 83 government and 182 private have been registered in the state under the scheme,” he said.
“The life insurance scheme of Rs 5 lakh for media persons, as announced earlier, would also be implemented from November 1, the foundation day of the state,” he added.
Listing the achievements of the four-year of the government, Khattar said that out of the total 176 promises made in the BJP election manifesto, 160 have been fulfilled.
“The remaining are in the process which would also be completed soon. We made only those announcements which could be fulfilled, unlike the previous government where announcements were made without making adequate budgetary provisions,” he pointed out.
He said in the last four years, the Haryana budget has been increased by 90 per cent and it would further be increased to 100 per cent by the end of fifth year of the present government for the welfare of people.
“About 40,000 appointments have been made so far though Haryana Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) and 30,000 to 40,000 more appointments would be made next year,” he said.
“The present state government has worked like a team and raised a unique political culture in the state. My predecessors used power as an object of enjoyment. Contrary to this we are working with the spirit to serve the people. During the previous governments, the people saw large-scale corruption, nepotism and regionalism,” 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
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.