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Delhi HC lauds Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court congratulated Kailash Satyarthi for winning the Nobel Peace Prize, while disposing of a petition seeking complete elimination of child labour from the national capital after the city’s additional commissioner of labour appeared in court and assured of action on the issue.

A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice R.S. Endlaw was hearing a plea filed by Satyarthi’s NGO, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, seeking directions for police and the government to conduct raids and rescue children engaged in labour.

“We also take this occasion to convey our appreciation for the sustained efforts put in by the petitioner (NGO), during the last nearly nine years since when these proceedings are pending, for the cause of eliminating child labour and for saving childhood,” the court said.

“We also place on record our deep pleasure for the public recognition of the work of Kailash Satyarthi, one of the trustees of the petitioner, by the conferment of Nobel Peace Prize on him,” it said.

The court order came Nov 5 but was made available to the media Saturday.

The counsel for the Delhi government apprised the court that suggestions from the petitioner were found to be within the ambit of the Delhi Action Plan and have been accepted.

The court was hearing the petition filed by the NGO through advocate Prabhsahay Kaur.

The suggestions submitted by the NGO said that when a complaint of child labour is lodged, police have to take immediate action within a day (24 hours).

If the number of child workers is large, i.e above 100, the maximum time within which police can take action is three days.

Investigation should be completed within 45 days from the rescue of a child so that necessary formalities for rehabilitation and compensation can be completed within 45 days, the NGO said.

“The investigative officer has to put forward the cases of child labour for compensation and rehabilitation to the appropriate authorities/department for recovery if due back wages, compensation for victim of trafficking and rape etc. are involved,” the suggestions stated.

The city government in coordination with other departments had formulated the Delhi Action Plan for total abolition of child labour in 2009 but this has not been implemented as yet, the plea said.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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.

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