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Navy creates separate Gujarat naval area
Gandhinagar/Mumbai: With a view to enhance operational and administrative organisational structure, the Indian Navy on Wednesday created a new and separate Gujarat Naval Area, officials said.
Under the new arrangement, the sensitive and strategic border Gujarat shares with Pakistan will have a fulltime Flag Officer, while Maharashtra will have its own Flag Officer.
Both will continue to function under the jurisdiction of the Western Naval Command, headquartered in Mumbai.
On Wednesday, Rear Admiral Satish N. Ghormade assumed charge as Flag Officer of the Maharashtra Naval Area while Rear Admiral Murlidhar S. Pawar took over as the new Flag Officer of the Gujarat Naval Area – both senior and highly qualified officers.
The new Gujarat Naval Area will be headquartered in Gandhinagar, but till the requisite infrastructure is created, it will function from Mumbai, official sources said.
A few years ago, Karnataka and Goa were also split into independent identities with their Flag Officers, while Maharashtra and Gujarat functioned as a single entity – till date.
Along with the division, the sources said that security apparatus and operations would be significantly enhanced and developed to tackle the challenges emanating on the country’s north-western side.
Gujarat, dotted with several small, medium and big ports, is the only state which shares a land and sea border with Pakistan.
In view of its strategic location, certain naval assets would be deployed in the Gujarat Naval Area, though the sources declined to specify the type of assets.
The split will also make it easier for the Indian Navy to better coordinate with a majority of 15 governmental agencies, of which nearly 13-14 are with the respective state governments.
Simultaneously, Porbander and Okha would be developed into major ports with enhanced facilities. This would help decongest the Maharashtra Naval Area.
Some time ago, the Indian Coast Guard set up its north-western headquarters in Gujarat, while the Indian Air Force also has its area headquarters in Gandhinagar.
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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.