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ITO Skywalk to be open by September-end: Sisodia
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday said the ITO skywalk, Delhi’s longest foot overbridge, will be open to public by September-end.
Sisodia, who went to review the work of the 523-metre long foot over-bridge (FOB) with Health Minister Satyendra Jain, said the skywalk is already “75 per cent complete” and will benefit around 30,000 pedestrians every day.
“Built over one of the capital’s busiest junctions for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, the ITO Skywalk will be the pride of the city,” Sisodia said.
“It used to take 2-3 years to complete such projects, but we will complete this within six months,” he added.
The Skywalk, built at an estimated cost of Rs 54 crore, will help ease pedestrian movement along Tilak Marg, Sikandra Road, Mathura Road and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg.
It will also connect ITO and Pragati Maidan Metro station, and the Delhi High Court through sturdy metallic ramps and stylish overhead canopies.
The project was approved by the Delhi government in May 2017.
“We will install glass lifts at every entry/exit, CCTV cameras will be installed for added security, and all this will be run by solar energy,” Sisodia said, adding the project and the Signature Bridge will be a Diwali gift for the people of Delhi.
The skywalk, starting at Pragati Maidan Metro station, will have three arms: One of them will turn left and drop down at Pragati Maidan’s gate number 9, the second arm will open at the ITO crossing. The third arm will go under the Metro line and take pedestrians to the entry of the Tilak Lane railway station.
According to the Public Works Department (PWD) officials, the Skywalk’s length will be around 523 metres. It is a steel structure with reinforced concrete footing. The deck and staircase will be made of steel. Granite stone flooring will be used on the steps of the staircase.
“Seven glass lifts will be installed with a capacity of carrying 20 persons at a time,” the official said.
–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.