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Amid heated exchanges, supplementary budget passed in UP
Lucknow, Dec 20 (IANS) Amid heated exchanges between the treasury and the opposition benches, the Rs 8,054.49-crore supplementary budget presented by the state government on Wednesday was passed in both Houses of the state legislature on Thursday.
Even as the opposition lawmakers called the budgetary provisions “jumlebaazi”, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government is working for an all-round development of the state.
In his address, the Chief Minister targeted the Samajwadi Party (SP) and said this party has the habit of making a mountain out of a molehill. The people, he added, have not given up their habit of conspiracies and “I am sure that they will never mend their ways, and if at all they change, they will do so after many births”.
While speaking on the supplementary budget, Adityanath listed the achievements of his government and slammed the opposition for indulging in gimmicks. He added that his government had ensured that the supplementary budget had something for all sections of the society and was in line with the dreams of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He also pointed out that the long-sick and loss-making Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) had logged a Rs 400-crore profit this year and that the Mandi Samiti had earnings worth Rs 218 crore.
The Chief Minister also informed that the national coverage of Uttar Pradesh in the Swachh Bharat Mission had increased from 23 to 96 per cent and that the sate government is set to provide toilets to 44 lakh households.
He also lambasted the opposition for trying to portray the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as an anti-farmer party and said they very well understand who their well wisher actually was.
Speaking on the forthcoming Kumbh-2019 in Allahabad next year, the Chief Minister said this time pilgrims would be able to visit and have darshan of the “Akshay Vat” and that the area of the Kumbh has been increased from 1,700 to 3,200 hectares.
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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.