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Giriraj Singh lauds Modi’s call to promote khadi

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New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Mahatma Gandhi’s “khadi for nation” call has been carried forward as “khadi for fashion and transformation” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Giriraj Singh at the inauguration of Delhi’s first Khadi India franchise store here on Tuesday.

Reiterating Modi’s words, the BJP parliamentarian representing Bihar’s Nawada constituency, said that buying khadi clothing is similar to lighting a lamp in someone’s house.

In October 2016 during the 37th edition of his “Mann Ki Baat” radio talk, Modi had urged the people to buy Khadi during the festive season, saying it would help poor families, “brightening the lives of the lakhs of weavers who toil day and night”.

“Earlier it was Khadi for nation and Khadi for fashion but now, it is becoming Khadi for transformation” Modi had then said.

Modi had said that special emphasis will be laid by his government in promoting khadi and this set in motion an exercise by the MSME to bring it to more prominence. The inauguration of this first of its kind store in Delhi is a part of one such initiative.

Singh, known for his strong tirades against the Congress party, further used the platform to attack India’s Grand Old Party, saying it “used Gandhi politically but buried his values”.

“Congress took away employment from the hands of women, instead of equipping them technologically,” he said.

“Employing women will increase India’s GDP, and there is no better medium than Khadi for this.”

He encouraged the youth to own khadi, and said it is a “not just a ‘vastra’ (cloth) but also a ‘vichar’ (thought)”.

Chairman of Khadi Village and Industries Commission Vinai Kumar Saxena reiterated the ministers words, saying that the promotion of khadi has been taken forward by the Prime Minister.

The franchisee store houses a collection of village industry products and clothing for men and women, and is jointly run by two telecom distributors Amit Mathur and Amit Singh.

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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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