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No dearth of central funds for J&K: Jitendra Singh
Srinagar: The union government on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir would not face any funds shortage, adding that the state government would be helped in every possible manner to rehabilitate the survivors of last year’s floods in the Valley.
“Let me tell you there is no dearth of funds. Every time a demand is made by the state (government), money is sent,” said Jitendra Singh, union minister of state in the Prime Minister’s Office, at a press conference here.
A tranche of the Rs.44,000 crore package sought by the Jammu and Kashmir government for flood relief had already been released by the union government, he added.
As for the allegations of “mismanagement” in relief distribution in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, “It is worrisome if such things have happened. However, the centre is not responsible for the distribution of relief money. It is the duty of the state government.”
“We have given full liberty to each state of India due to regard for India’s federal structure. However, if such complaints come up, we may look into them,” Jitendra Singh added.
The union minister said that demands have been made that relief and rehabilitation money should reach the people directly from the centre.
He said that the common man in Kashmir was suffering because of “politics played on issues not of benefit to the people”.
On the demand of some Kashmiri separatist leaders for China’s intervention in “resolving the Kashmir issue”, he said, “Parliament’s 1994 resolution on Kashmir clearly states that only outstanding issue is that of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. And our position hasn’t changed that there can be no third-party intervention on this issue.”
Regarding demands for the “curtailment of annual Amarnath Yatra” in the South Kashmir Himalayas due to environmental concerns, the minister said, “Different issues are raked up to the detriment of the common man in Kashmir. It is politics by other means. It is a great injustice to the people of Kashmir.”
“I have geological reports and scientific studies to show that the yatra can be a year-round affair, without adverse impact on environment or area’s ecology,” Jitendra Singh added.
Referring to recent guerrilla attacks on cell phone towers in Kashmir, he said it was a loss for the Valley’s people.
On setting up an All India Institute of Medical Sciences, he clarified that the super-specialty hospital would come up first in Jammu and only then elsewhere in the state.
“Jammu is in dire need of a better institute to cater to the health needs of the region’s people. There is a feeling in Jammu that it is not getting its due,” Jitendra Singh, an MP from Jammu’s Udhampur constituency, said.
He, however, parried questions about the demand for the repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir on the pattern of Tripura.
“I am not qualified to comment on this issue. I pray that a day comes when AFSPA is not required, but security agencies have to be taken on board in this regard,” the union minister said.
He was in Srinagar as part of the initiative to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance’s one year in office.
“We (NDA) have taken a number of measures for alleviation of poverty in the country. Apart from economic security, we have focused on the self esteem of the common man so that he feels proud in being the citizen of India,” Jitendra Singh said.
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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