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PM promises to fulfil commitments made to Andhra
Vijayawada: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday promised to fulfil in letter and spirit all the commitments made in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.
Addressing a massive gathering at Uddandarayunipalem near here after laying the foundation stone for Andhra Pradesh’s new capital Amaravati, he assured people that the central government will stand by the state in its journey for development.
“Be assured this pair of Chandrababu Naidu and Modi will achieve in time-bound manner the commitments made and fulfil the dreams of Andhra,” he said.
Modi, however, made no announcement of the special category status or the special package for the state which Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was hoping for.
The prime minister hoped that Amaravati will become a model for the new initiatives taken by his government for urban development and Andhra Pradesh will lead the new economic revolution by becoming a hub of startups and innovation capitalising on its strength of skilled manpower.
Without naming the Congress party, he said the people who divided the state for their political interests and in a great hurry, were again trying to spread poison by provoking people with false propaganda.
He was apparently referring to the allegations by the Congress and other opposition parties that the central government failed to fulfil its promise on special category status.
Both the Congress and YSR Congress party stayed away from the foundation stone laying ceremony because of what they called forcible acquisition of land from farmers for the capital.
Modi was all praise for Naidu for taking up the development work for the state capital in a short span of time by mobilising the best expertise in the world.
While noting that only a few cities were developed after Independence, he said unfortunately the thinking during the last few decades was that urbanisation was a problem.
“That is why we ignored this growth centre. The need of the hour is that urban development should not be viewed as a problem but as an opportunity. It is for this reason that the government has embarked on developing 100 smart cities keeping pace with the changing technology in the world,” he said.
Modi said the smart cities should become centres of economic activity and bring change in people’s lives with smart technologies in all spheres like transportation, walk to work concept, promotion of greenery and zero wastage.
Modi said he got an opportunity to develop a city when the 2001 earthquake destroyed Kutch and he as the chief minister of Gujarat embarked on its reconstruction. He noted that Kutch is now emerging as one of the fastest growing districts.
Modi said this region has the capacity to avail of the startup programme launched by his government.
He noted that lakhs of youth from Andhra have made a place for themselves in different parts of the world through their skills and hard work. He was confident that Andhra will lead a new economic revolution which will have youth at the centre.
He said the frequency of the central government and Chandrababu Naidu matched with great understanding and perfect coordination.
Modi said the central government focussed on human resources development in Andhra by setting up 11 institutions of higher education and research.
Modi, who began his speech by greeting people in Telugu, said he brought soil from parliament and sacred water from the Yamuna river to convey the message that Delhi will stand by them in the journey of development.
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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.