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Modi concerned about flood devastation in Northeast: Manipur CM

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Imphal, Sep 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the devastation caused by floods in the northeastern states and sanctioned Rs 100 crore for an action plan to tackle recurrent floods, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has said.

Singh told IANS on Saturday: “Prime Minister has sanctioned Rs 100 crore for an action plan to save the environment and learn the causes of floods in the region.”

The northeast states experienced floods and massive landslides in the past few months. Besides widespread destruction of paddy fields and other properties, nearly 100 persons lost their lives since April. The rains and floods triggered landslides, cutting off vast areas as the highways were blocked.

Biren claimed that since the vision of the BJP government at the Centre is to construct concrete houses for all families by 2022, the felling of trees will be drastically reduced. He said that free cooking gas connections will also help protect the environment.

He said that once felling of trees in the mountains is checked mud and landslides will decrease.

There are 280 ethnic communities speaking 170 languages and dialects in the northeast region. Most families depend on firewood for cooking and charcoal for room heating during winter. They also use wood for constructing houses, bridges and culverts.

The government has also given final touches to dredge the river beds in Manipur. Obstructions like shops, crematoriums and others along the river banks will be demolished unless these are voluntarily removed.

Official sources said that though Manipur has suffered considerably in terms of properties and human casualties in the floods the state is yet to get substantial assistance from the Centre.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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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