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“Divyang and not Viklaang” says prime minister Modi
New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said physically challenged people have a “divine ability” and urged people to change the way to address them. He also said the government’s “Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme” has received a place in the Guinness World Records as the largest such scheme.
The action plan of ‘Start-up India, Stand-up India’ will be launched on January 16, Modi said, as he greeted the nation on Christmas and New Year.
Addressing the public in his last monthly radio address “Mann Ki Baat” for 2015, Modi said: “Start-up India, Stand-up India has brought new opportunity for the youth of our country. Be it manufacturing, service sector or agriculture, this new initiative will bring in new ideas, new ways, and new innovations.”
“The action plan of ‘Start-up India, Stand-up India’ will be launched on January 16. A blueprint will be presented on that day,” he said while extending his “greetings for Christmas and New Year to every citizen of India”.
Modi urged the public to change the way physically challenged people are addressed.
“We often address the physically challenged people as handicapped, disabled and specially-abled. But sometimes, when we get introduced to them, we get to know that they are endowed with ‘extra power’ which can’t be seen with bare eyes,” he said.
“Then this idea came to my mind: why don’t we use the term ‘Divyang’ (divine body) instead of ‘Viklang’ for the physically challenged people?”
Modi said they are endowed with an ability which is divine. “Normal people like us are not gifted with such powers.”
On the government’s “Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme”, he said it has received a place in the record book as the largest direct benefit transfer scheme.
“It gives me immense pleasure to announce that the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme has recently found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records and it has been implemented successfully.”
As of now, already Rs.40,000 crore has been transferred to the accounts of the beneficiaries through different schemes, he said.
“I believe about 35-40 schemes are being integrated with the direct benefit transfer scheme.”
Observing that there has been little discussion over fundamental duties in the country, Modi invited people’s views on it by the Republic Day.
“There is a lot of discussion on fundamental rights and there should be. But there is very little discussion on fundamental duties. Our Constitution gives importance to duties as well.”
He called on schools and colleges to hold essay-writing and poetry competitions on the topic “duties” before January 26.
Modi asked people to express their views on duties on the ‘mygov.in’ portal, so that he could learn what they think.
He also said that before Republic Day, people should take on the task of cleaning up the statues of various personalities located in various cities, towns and villages.
He also sought ideas from the youth about the ‘National Youth Festival’ that will commence on January 12, marking the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
In his bid to reach out to the people, Modi invited people to connect with him by downloading the ‘Narendra Modi App’.
On cleanliness, he stressed the need to pay attention to tourist spots.
“We must ensure cleanliness at tourist places,” Modi said citing a letter by Ganesh V. Sawaleshwarkar from Pune.
He said Ganesh raised a vital point on the importance of cleanliness at tourist places and pilgrimage sites.
Modi welcomed Ganesh’s suggestion, saying clean tourist spots will contribute to building a better image of India in the world. He said many foreigners come to visit the country during the festival season.
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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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