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Mamata introduces 50 fire tenders, says new technology important in emergency services
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday introduced 50 new fire tenders and stressed the importance of using advanced technology in the emergency services.
“Today we have introduced 50 new fire tenders. Total 614 fire fighting brigades have been purchased during our government’s regime. It is important to use new technologies and apply new concepts to serve people better in emergency situations,” Banerjee said at state secretariat Nabanna here.
“Also to solve the issue of reaching inside narrow lanes and by-lanes or congested areas, we have bought 136 firefighting motorcycles in the state. We need to increase their numbers. These two-wheelers are handy in carrying emergency or relief materials in congested areas and slums where big vehicles cannot reach,” she said.
State Fire Minister Sovan Chatterjee and Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Firhad Hakim were also present at the event.
The chief minister also inaugurated 40 mobile van watch towers to keep vigil on the city streets and stressed the importance of installing CCTV cameras in all the police commissionerates to build a strong surveillance infrastructure in the state.
“Not only Kolkata but all the commissionerates should also have CCTV surveillance to monitor any possible lapses in the law and order situation. A strong surveillance infrastructure is necessary to identify the offenders and solve cases,” she added.
Meanwhile, Hakim said a committee, headed by Chief Secretary Moloy De, has been formed to expedite cleanliness drive in the city and the state.
The committee would work out initiatives to spread awareness regarding the cleanliness of Kolkata and launch a massive campaign ‘Green and Clean’ Kolkata and Bengal, he said, it would take steps for solid waste management.
Hakim said some people either due to unawareness or purposely are doing things that are creating a negative impression in the minds of the visitors to the state and spoiling the Chief Minster’s efforts of projecting Bengal as a global tourist destination.
–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.