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I am ‘Mazdoor No 1’, says Modi
Ahmedabad, March 5 (IANS) Calling himself “Mazdoor No 1”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi MaanDhan (PM-SYM), a pension scheme for workers in the unorganized sectors.
The government claims that over 42 crore workers in the country will benefit from this scheme which will give a monthly pension of Rs 3,000 after the age 60 years.
Announcing the national launch of the scheme at a public meeting in Vastral here, Modi said: “Till now over 14.5 lakh workers have been registered with this scheme. Over 42 crore workers in the unorganized sector will benefit from this scheme.
“After independence, this is the first time such a scheme is being brought. Earlier nobody ever thought of the unorganized sector despite chanting slogans like ‘Garibi Hatao’ but it is your ‘Mazdoor number 1’ who has brought you this scheme,” Modi declared.
The beneficiaries will have to get themselves registered to the Common Service Centres in their areas.
Anybody who is between 18 and 40 years and earning a salary of less than Rs 15,000 a month in unorganized sector can register. After registration, the beneficiaries will chose a specific amount between ranging between Rs 55 and Rs 200 which will have to be deposited in the scheme per month. An equal amount will be deposited by the central government.
After reaching 60 years, the beneficiaries will start earning at least Rs 3,000 per month.
“I have always said that dignity of labour should be practiced in our country as a culture. In all the central government institutions we have ensured 42 per cent rise in minimum wages. Earlier there were some schemes, but the middleman used to benefit. But now your ‘Chaukidar’ is alert, so the middleman’s shops are being shut and so they are shouting ‘Modi hatao’,” the Prime Minister said.
“Yeh Maha Milawat (Mega adulteration of opposition Alliance) are busy in striking out Modi while Modi is busy striking out terrorism,” Modi told the enthusiastic crowd, referring to the air strikes on terror camps in Balakot in Pakistan.
The Prime Minister has been in Ahmedabad since Monday for a series of inaugural and dedication programmes.
Later, Modi attended religious ceremonies related to the world’s first temple of Annapurna Mata, deity of Leuva Patel denomination of Patidars, at Adalaj near Gandhinagar, a day after he laid the foundation stone of the Rs 1,000 crore of Maa Temple Complex of Kadva Patels.
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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.