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Solution to Naga insurgency accorded highest priority: Acharya

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Kohima, March 22 (IANS) Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya on Thursday said that the state’s People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) coalition government has accorded the highest priority to resolve the seven-decade-long Naga insurgency in the state.

“We will work with all stakeholders for a solution that is honourable, sustainable and acceptable to the people. We will not come in way of any political agreement that brings solution to the Nagala political (Naga insurgency) issue.

“My government will move with firm resolve for reconciliation among all sections of the Nagas and for a negotiated political settlement that would bring peace in this land,” Acharya said in his address to the newly elected members of the 13th Nagaland Assembly.

He noted that the newly installed PDA government is committed to bringing in a new vision for Nagaland on the twin foundations of good governance and transparency and development and economic growth.

He also apprised the House of the government’s plan to set up a Centre for Peace to help bringing together all stakeholders for a long-term peaceful settlement.

Noting that transparency, good governance and the culture of meritocracy with an objective to bring in accountability of government was the prime focus, he told the members that the government would ensure that all its departments and institutions have their websites and social media accounts for providing related information to citizens in a time bound manner.

He also said it has decided to hold periodical appraisals and assessments of all departments to ensure timely achievement of targets to avoid delays and cost escalation, Aadhaar linkage to check bogus and fake beneficiaries and regular attendance of all employees to work.

Maintaining that the state in an unprecedented financial crisis, he highlighted the huge financial deficit that the new government has inherited – Rs 1,657.88 crore as of March 31, 2017 and likely to be higher at the end of March 2018 – and its challenge of bringing in fiscal prudence and discipline.

Acharya promised to ensure strict verification of the works done under development schemes before releasing payments.

On the deplorable state of roads in the state, the Governor said repair and strengthening of roads will be the government’s top priority, and it has decided to start immediate repair and renovation of roads and filling of potholes in Kohima, Dimapur and all district headquarters.

The ongoing 4-laning works on Kohima-Dimapur road, being carried out by NHIDCL for a stretch of 42.86 km at a total cost of Rs 1,066.55 crore, will be monitored closely for time bound completion, he added.

Acharya also highlighted the new government’s plans to improve road, air and rail connectivity, modernise the state police, set up Nagaland Investment and Development Authority to bring in investments and also to organize Business and Investment Summits, to encourage farmers to produce more and assure remunerative returns, for tourism development, for implementation of Nagaland Forest Management Project (NFMP) with funding from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) among others.

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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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