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Youth can bring about positive, constructive change: Modi
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said a constructive and positive change can be brought about in the country if the youth is provided with a conducive environment to work on their ideas.
In the 50th edition of his monthly radio programme “Mann Ki Baat”, he called today’s youth ambitious, multitasking, and innovative, who dare to ask questions and have the courage to dream big.
“If we put these ideas of our youth into practice and provide them a conducive environment to express themselves, they will surely bring about a constructive and a positive change in the country and they are already doing so,” Modi said.
“Today’s youth have this special quality of not doing something they don’t believe in themselves but whenever they believe in something, they follow that leaving everything else.”
Modi said it was “a matter of concern” that the practice of open discussion with teenagers without any expectations was on the decline.
“Some people say the youth do not have patience but my belief is that the youth do not have any time to waste, this is the point which helps the present-day youth to become more innovative because they want to accomplish things quickly,” he said.
“There is a general complaint that the younger generation asks too many questions. I say it is good that the youth ask questions. It is good as it shows they want to analyze everything from its very root.”
The Prime Minister said it is good that the youth would plan big and would achieve bigger successes.
“Some people say the younger generation wants to accomplish many things at the same time. I say what is wrong in it. They do so because they are adept in multitasking,” he said.
“It is the youth who are bringing in transformation of the society in a big way, be it social entrepreneurship, start-ups, sports or any other field.”
Modi said his efforts were aimed at having a continuous dialogue with the youth in various programmes and through social media.
“Communication will be more effective if we accept instead of expect, and discuss instead of dismiss,” he said.
–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.