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BSES offers Delhi consumers economical energy efficient fans
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) In a move to promote energy efficiency, Delhi power distribution company (discom) BSES on Tuesday announced a sale offer of high quality fans at economical rates which would allow consumers to save up to Rs 1,250 annually on their electricity bills depending on usage.
Besides the benefit for the consumer, the scheme has the potential to save over 20 million units of electricity per annum in the areas of the capital under the jurisdiction of BSES, according to a company release.
Between them, sister discoms BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL) are offering 2.5 lakh energy efficiency fans under the scheme, it said.
“Priced at a subsidised cost of Rs 1,150 per fan, these fans are around 40 per cent cheaper than the market price of around Rs 1,800 and are backed by a two-year warranty.
“The scheme is valid till December 31, 2018 on a first-cum-first basis, provided the consumer has no outstanding dues,” the statement said.
“Unlike the conventional fans which consume around 75 watts, these fans consume 50 watts of electricity. By opting for these fans, a domestic consumer can save anywhere between Rs 335 and Rs 1,250 per fan per year, depending on their usage,” it added.
BSES said interested consumers can buy these fans from select discom offices.
“This initiative will help in reducing the peak hour load, resulting in monetary savings – a win-win situation both for the discom and the consumers,” the statement said.
“We are championing the cause of safer, sustainable technologies like LED and roof-top solar net metering,” a BSES spokesperson said.
After already distributing around 60 lakh LED bulbs in Delhi, the discom has undertaken this distribution of subsidised five-star rated energy efficient fans in collaboration with state-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd, the statement added.
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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.