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BJP manifesto in Rajasthan promises unemployment dole of Rs 5,000 per month
Jaipur, Nov 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan has promised a monthly unemployment dole of Rs 5,000 and 30,000 government jobs in five years, according to the party manifesto released on Tuesday for the ensuing Assembly elections due on December 7.
The manifesto was unveiled by Union ministers Arun Jaitley, Prakash Javadekar and Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje at BJP’s media centre in the state capital.
Raje said the manifesto is titled ‘Rajasthan Gaurav Sankalp 2018’ as her government has “fulfilled 95 per cent” of promises made in the 2013 manifesto.
The manifesto promises 30,000 government jobs, with Raje emphasizing 50 lakh additional jobs in the private sector in next five years.
Besides an allowance of Rs 5,000 per month to the eligible unemployed youths over 21 years of age, the manifesto also promises a transparent process to strengthen the minimum support price to double farmers’ income, Raje said.
The manifesto also mentions a rural start-up fund of Rs 250 crore, adding that cooperative agriculture loans worth Rs 1 lakh crore will be given in the next five years. This initiative, Raje said, will help in extending the benefits of cooperative agriculture loans to new members.
“The manifesto promises a Yog Bhavan in each district. It also promises to set up Parashuram Board and Rajasthan Vedic Studies Board in the state,” Raje said.
“All districts will be linked to the four-lane highway in the state. The youths will be trained for jobs in the Army in each sub-division three months before Army recruitment camps are held,” Raje added.
The Chief Minister said ‘happiness index’ will be set as a parameter for implementing these policies.
Sharing credit for releasing the manifesto ahead of its rival, the Congress, she said: “The BJP has been a leader; it was first in announcing names of candidates and now it is first again in declaring the manifesto.”
Jaitley said the BJP was also first in announcing the CM candidate, adding
that the “biggest factor to influence the Rajasthan assembly elections is the rural outreach programme that has taken place during the BJP tenure in the state.”
–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.