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Women are backbone of nation, says Sachin Tendulkar
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh): On his first visit to a village which he has decided to adopt for development, Sunday said women are backbone of all families in India and the nation.
Addressing women in Puttamrajuvari Kandriga, a small village of a little over 500 population, the parliamentarian urged them to ensure cleanliness and inculcate clean habits in their children.
In his brief address to the members of women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs), he said a woman makes sacrifices for her husband, son or daughter and for the entire family.
“When the government declared Bharat Ratna to me, I declared in my brief statement that this is for my mother and all mothers of our nation and for all the sacrifices they make,” the 41-year-old said.
“We speak about Swachch Bharat. Most of diseases are spread because we don’t wash our hands properly. We sometimes feed our children with those unwashed dirty hands. We also don’t teach children how to wash hands and take things for granted that nothing will happen to our children and that is when something goes wrong with family,” he said.
Tendulkar, who retired from cricket a year ago, spent three hours in the village. He unveiled a pylon to adopt the village and launched various development works.
He laid foundation stones for various programmes and reviewed with officials the works for construction of houses, toilets, roads, water supply, drainage, school, community centre and other amenities.
The Rajya Sabha member has provided Rs.2.79 crore of his MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds for various works in Puttamrajuvari Kandriga. The state government has also come forward to provide matching grants to make it a model village.
This was Tendulkar’s first visit to the village after his announcement to adopt it under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojna.
“This is the first step towards development of this village and I feel to make a change is not as difficult as maintaining what has changed,” Tendulkar told women.
“The first innings has just started, but in the second innings you are going to play by maintaining and looking after this place,” he remarked amid loud cheers by the youngsters.
“We have also created toilets. It is important to keep them clean and teach your children so that they grow up in the right manner and become bright stars of our nation,” he said.
“I hope you will keep your promise and God willing when I am here next time I should see this village a much better place,” added Tendulkar, who thanked people for showering their love and affection on him and began his speech by greeting them in Telugu.
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Urban Development P. Narayana and Nellore District Collector N. Srikanth explained various development works to be undertaken. Tendulkar heard with keen attention when an SHG member explained how the women’s groups are formed, and how they save money and undertake various social activities.
A festive atmosphere prevailed in the village as local residents, especially youngsters, were excited to see and meet the cricket icon. He shook hands with school children, interacted with them and also played some cricket with them.
Earlier, he was accorded a warm welcome by officials and villagers as his chopper landed from Krishnapatnam Port, where he had a night halt.
Police made elaborate security arrangements. Authorities barred people from other villages from entering Puttamrajuvari Kandriga.
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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.
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