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Will reduce fatal road accidents by 50 per cent: Gadkari

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Greater Noida, Nov 14 (IANS) The government is committed to reducing fatal road accidents by 50 per cent, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.

He also sought help from developed countries to get innovative technologies and best practices to curb increasing road accident deaths in the country.

“We seek innovative technologies in highway projects and materials and road safety initiatives as India is committed towards reducing fatal road accidents by 50 per cent,” Gadkari said while inaugurating a four-day World Road Meeting here organised by the Geneva-based International Road Federation (IRF).

He added that as part of the government’s policy to reduce road accident deaths, his ministry had identified about 780 black spots on the National Highways which would be rectified within the next two years with an investment of Rs 12,000 crore.

Gadkari said his ministry also had major plans for revival of roads and highway sector.

“The government has set an ambitious target of building 40 km of road per day from next year from the current 28 km per day,” Gadkari said.

“To check pollution, our government has laid particular emphasis on promoting alternative fuels for vehicles, ethanol blending programme and has given utmost priority to reducing CO2 emissions.”

Hundreds of global road safety experts, professionals, companies and government organisations active in the road transport and mobility sectors from various parts of the world are taking part in the four-day event here.

IRF chairman K.K. Kapila said the meet would provide an outlet for sharing cutting-edge research, best practices and experiences from across the world.

“It is intended to be a premier knowledge event for discussing important issues facing the road, transport and mobility sectors,” Kapila said.

The major highlight of the event is an exhibition showcasing state-of-the-art technologies on road safety and traffic regulations, including control systems, communication and navigation devices, driver training systems, Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and latest parking technologies among others, a statement said.

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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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