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Yogi Adityanath embarks on five-day ‘Ganga Yatra’
Bijnor: UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, embarked on his five-day Ganga Yatra under the ‘Namami Ganga’ campaign.
While one Yatra began from Bijnor, the other Yatra was flagged off from Ballia by UP Governor Anandiben Patel and Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi.
UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath performed an elaborate ‘Ganga aarti’ before setting off on the Yatra.
Speaking on the occasion, Adityanath said that the Ganga river was not only a symbol of faith but was also the backbone of economy.
He reiterated his commitment to ensure clean Ganga and said that his government was working overtime to make sure that chemical and human waste did not enter the river.
Both the Yatras will culminate in Kanpur on January 31.
According to Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, director general, National Mission for clean Ganga, the aim of the Yatra is to promote bio-diversity and to make the villages situated on the banks of the holy river more developed and prosperous.
Eight Union ministers and 56 UP ministers will be a part of the Yatra.
The state government has planned a major publicity blitzkrieg along the river by showering flower petals, conducting Ganga ‘aarti’, playing religious songs and holding public meetings in a mass awakening programme. A special Ganga anthem has also been made for the occasion.
The government plans to build special ‘chabutaras’ (platforms) to hold Ganga ‘aarti’ in 26 districts so that the event can gain permanence.
During the Yatra, the government will publicize plans and programmes of the state and Centre.
UP Jal Shakti minister Mahendra Singh said, “However, the government will stay away from pro-CAA campaigning during the Ganga Yatra. The government is committed to reviving the glorious days of ‘Maa Ganga” and the four-day Yatra is aimed at generating a sense of euphoria over the holy river.
He further said that the decision to create mass awakening for the river was taken soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the first meeting of the National Ganga Council in Kanpur recently.
Union home minister Amit Shah is likely to address the culmination of the two yatras at Kanpur.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.