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Only 21% power MoUs inked in investors meet materialised: Gujarat

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Gandhinagar, March 8 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday said only around 21 per cent of the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) inked during the ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS) 2017’ materialised into functional projects, belying claims on huge money pouring into Gujarat through such summits.

The information was given by Cabinet Minister for Energy and Petrochemicals Saurabh Patel in the Assembly’s Budget Session.

Patel said that of the total accords inked for setting up conventional power plants during the VGGIS 2017, only 34 had become functional while the remaining 122 were yet to see the light of the day.

A total of Rs 8,270 crore was invested in these 34 completed projects.

Only one non-conventional power project had materialised, out of a total of 43 MoUs signed during the VGGIS 2017. A sum of Rs 3,312 crore was invested in this project.

The remaining projects were stalled due to various reasons like land acquisition, environmental and other clearances.

Replying to questions by certain legislators, the Minister said a 2,000-MW power plant to be set up at Dahej in Bharuch by Adani Power Limited had been abandoned due to non-availability of fuel for the plant. The MoU for the project was signed during VGGIS 2007.

Yet another MoU signed between the state government and Adani firm during VGGIS 2009 for a 2,000-MW power plant at Dholera Smart City was also not functional due to non-availability of fuel, he said.

Torrent Power Limited abandoned a 2,000-MW power plant proposed to be set up at Pipavav-Amreli, an MoU for which was signed at VGGIS 2007. The reason given was that coal earlier allocated for the plant was de-allocated.

Torrent firm had inked another pact during the 2009 summit for a 3,000-MW gas-based power plant at Surat with an investment of Rs 10,500 crore. The fate of the project still hangs in balance due to uncertainty over gas supply.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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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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