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Congrad Sangma government will lay new benchmark for development: Governor
Shillong, March 16 (IANS) Meghalaya Governor Ganga Prasad on Friday said that the state’s new Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government headed by Conrad Sangma will embark on many initiatives and programmes in the coming years that will set a new benchmark for development.
In his address to the assembly at the start of the budget session, he said that the government’s policies and programmes will be carried forward to lay a “new benchmark for development and prosperity” and the state would be able to make rapid strides towards empowering its people in realising their dreams through collective efforts.
Prasad, who became the first Governor to address the assembly in Hindi, also listed achievements of the previous Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance government led by Mukul Sangma.
Noting that the internal security situation has also significantly improved in the state, he praised both the Meghalaya Police and Central paramilitary forces for their commendable job despite facing constraints of difficult terrain and poor communication infrastructure.
He said the government’s recent approach to facilitate surrendered cadres of different militant organisations to take advantage of a rehabilitation package and assimilate in the national mainstream by involving the Church and community leaders with the aid of the district administration and police have yielded results.
On the vexed inter-state border dispute with Assam, Prasad said that the areas of differences are being monitored continuously even as he said that efforts are on to solve these differences and effective mechanisms at the level of the Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries have been created for securing a permanent solution to the issue.
Noting the situation on the border remained peaceful due to improved relations with Bangladesh, he however, said that the state is committed to complete the remaining fencing at a fast pace “to effectively contain influx of Bangladeshi nationals and trans-border movement and activities of militants and anti-social elements”.
He also told the assembly that the state government is also in the process of implementing a new initiative of creating facilitation centres at various entry and exit points on the inter-state border with Assam to check the entry of illegal migrants and other suspicious persons.
Prasad said that special juvenile police units have been set up in all district headquarters, while the Special Superintendent of Police, CID has been notified as Nodal Officer on trafficking of women and childre.
He said that 181 Women Helpline is functional, a track the missing child portal has been set upand one stop crisis centre has been set up at Ganesh Das Hospital here for victims of sexual assault.
The Governor also said that two externally-aided projects, namely, the Community Led Eco-System Management Project for micro-sheds not covered under Integrated Watershed Management Programme to reverse progressive deforestation, unscientific quarrying and mining and stabilize critically important hydrological service at village level and the Integrated Transport Sector Development Project for Improvement of Livelihood and Empowerment of Women in Remote Tribal Areas for road connectivity have been cleared by the Central government for implementation in the state.
–IANS
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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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