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Modi says water conservation collective duty (Roundup)
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said water conservation “must be a collective responsibility” and that it was not difficult to do for Indians as “our forefathers have lived this as a way of life for centuries”.
In his monthly radio address “Mann Ki Baat”, Modi also dwelt upon the teachings of Prophet Mohammad and Lord Buddha who taught love and compassion.
“We often hear that in times to come, the world will face a war because of water. Everyone talks about this but do we not have any responsibility towards conservation of water? Do we not feel that water conservation must be a social responsibility? This must be a collective responsibility,” Modi said.
Modi said several baodis (stepwells) across the country were popular tourist spots but one should not forget that these were also the “living symbols of the water conservation campaigns which our forefathers had accomplished”.
He said in the last three years, an average of Rs 32,000 crore has been spent besides the MNREGA budget each year on water conservation and water management by the government.
Greeting the listeners ahead of the holy month of Ramazan, Modi said the essence of fasting was that when a person experiences hunger and thirst himself, he becomes sensitive towards the hunger and thirst of others.
“This is an opportunity to remember the teachings of Prophet Mohammad… It is our responsibility to follow the path of equality and brotherhood as morals from his life. Once a person asked the Prophet as to which was the best thing in Islam and the Prophet replied ‘feeding a poor and needy and meeting everyone cordially, whether you know him or not’,” Modi said.
Modi said one should be proud that India is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, pointing out that Buddhism forges a link between India and many Asian countries like China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar where Buddhist traditions are followed.
“Lord Buddha was the fountainhead of egalitarianism, peace, harmony and brotherhood. These are human values, which are most desired in the world today,” Modi said.
The Prime Minister said it was on the day of Buddha Purnima on May 11, 1998 that India conducted its successful nuclear tests in Pokhran, Rajasthan, which established the country’s nuclear prowess as well as scientific superiority.
He said India acquired nuclear capabilities in consonance with Buddha’s teaching who said that the power of inner strength was necessary to live in peace.
“Now that we are going to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pokhran-II test, I ask the younger generations of our nation to imbibe the mantra of ‘Jai-Vigyan’ (hail science) for enhancing the might and the power of India, to build a modern, powerful and self-reliant India.”
The Prime Minister congratulated the Indian athletes for their “excellent performances” at the 2018 Commonwealth Games where India bagged 66 medals — 26 gold, 20 silver, 20 bronze — and observed that a large number of medal winners were women.
He urged the people to stay fit and adopt Yoga as part of their fitness regime.
Modi asked students across the country to join the government’s Swachh Bharat Summer Internship programme, saying the interns who accomplish their tasks well would be awarded two credit points each by the University Grants Commission.
–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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