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ILO expresses deep concerns over labor law suspension,tweaking to PM Modi.
The International Labor Organisation (ILO) has expressed concern over dilution of labor laws by some state governments during corona virus pandemic. The ILO Director-General Guy Ryder in his communication with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to him to ensure that the Center as well as the state governments ensure the protection of labor laws. The Left Parties backed Center for Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has written to the ILO seeking its intervention following dilution of certain labour laws by State Governments of UP, MP and Gujarat.
In a reply to the complaint raised, the ILO’s Geneva-based Freedom of Association Branch Chief Karen Curtis has informed CITU that the matter has been taken up with the Government of India. Curtis has informed that ILO DG Guy Ryder has expressed deep concern over the dilution of labor laws. The ILO DG in his communication has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to send a clear message to the Center and the State Governments to uphold the country’s international commitments and encourage engagement in social dialogue.
Both Left, as well as RSS, backed labor unions have been protesting against dilution of labor laws by state governments during Covid-19 pandemic. Both unions staged a nationwide protest last week to mark their protest. Notwithstanding these protests, the Center has gone ahead and ratified changes made by the Gujarat Government in Industrial Disputes Act. The Center has also made it clear that the states are free to make amendments in the Factory Act to allow changes in working hours of laborers.
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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.