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India Inc adopts 6 Bengaluru lakes for rejuvenation
Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) India Inc came forward to adopt six lakes in Bengaluru for rejuvenation, said the industry apex body CII on Wednesday.
The six water bodies adopted by the industry are Kenchenhalli lake by Meritor CVC India Ltd, Doddathogur lake by Elcia, Shikaripalya by Wipro, Yarandahalli lake and Kammasandra lake by Biocon and Maragondanahalli lake by Timken India Ltd.
The five firms have signed an agreement with the Karnataka government to adopt the lakes located in and around the city at the annual meet of the Confederation of Indian Industry (Karnataka chapter) here.
Lauding India Inc for adopting the lakes, state Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy urged the industry to adopt more lakes and water bodies across the southern state for saving them and protecting the environment.
Kumaraswamy called on the industry to come forward and adopt more lakes and water-bodies across Karnataka.
“As our government is committed to rejuvenating lakes across the state, we will support any corporate coming forward to assist us in saving them,” said Kumaraswamy on the occasion.
State Industry Minister K.J. George said the industry had offered to partially fund the metro rail project from Silk Board junction in the city’s southwest suburb to K.R. Puram junction in northeast suburb.
“Work is in full swing to complete the 72km route in the second phase of the metro network after completing 42km in the first phase across the city. The industry will partially fund the Silk Board-K.R. Puram line through a unique funding method,” said George.
Surin Automotive Ltd Managing Director Aman Choudhari and Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Ltd Managing Director Sandeep Singh were elected as the new chairman and vice-chairman of the CII Karnataka chapter.
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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.