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India can be anchor for US business in Indo-Pacific region: Juster
Hyderabad, Nov 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on Monday said India can be the anchor for US business and investment in the Indo-Pacific region.
His comments came on the eve of Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), beginning here on Tuesday which will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump’s daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump.
Stating that economic relationship is an important part of overall strategic partnership, he described GES as another significant symbol and tangible sign of very strong strategic partnership between the two countries.
“Economic relationship should be as strategic as security relationship. India should try to see itself over (a period of) time as the anchor for the US business and investment in Indo-Pacific region. That will only give greater value to our strategic relationship and make sure US presence in this region is a long-term one and we are here in full force,” the Ambassador told a news conference.
“This conference is important step in that process. Here we are here working together to promote innovation. We are two most innovative societies, two democracies and we share values,” he added.
Juster said while the event was organized to stimulate innovation and job creation, it may have a side benefit of additional investment and trade.
Describing GES as an extraordinary event in which 150 countries will be represented, he said the US and India were not only working together for their prosperity but also for countries around the world.
As the GES here will focus on women, he said this was critical as women represent significant part of population but also represent the business world. He underlined the need to help women entrepreneurs network with mentors, finance and market opportunities.
Ivanka, who is also a successful entrepreneur, will lead the US delegation, which will also include USAID administrator Mark Green and Overseas Private Investment Corporation President and CEO Ray W. Washburne. The US delegation is represented by 38 states, the highest-ever in GES.
Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said that through GES, they were trying create the best ecosystem for entrepreneurship, start-ups, technology disruptions and innovations. He said the young entrepreneurs would meet with investors, interact and learn pitching for investment.
He said there was no dearth of funds for start-ups as the government was keen to encourage entrepreneurship. Kant said SIDBI has created a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore to fund new entrepreneurs and start-ups.
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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.