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Bulgaria invited to take part in ‘Make in India’ initiative

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Sofia, Sep 5 (IANS) India on Wednesday invited the Central European nation of Bulgaria to take part in its ‘Make in India’ initiative as the two sides signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs), including in the area of civil nuclear cooperation.

“Bulgaria can become a key partner for India in the defence sector under our ‘Make in India’ programme and in technology intensive sectors such as IT, logistics and infrastructure under our ‘Digital India’ and ‘Smart Cities’ programme,” Indian President Ram Nath Kovind said while addressing the media following delegation-level talks with his Bulgarian counterpart Rumen Radev.

“Indian companies are also keen to deepen their footprint in the Bulgarian market,” Kovind said.

He said that during the talks both sides shared thoughts on regional and global issues.

“We agreed to intensify our multilateral cooperation to address climate change, sustainable development and terrorism,” Kovind said.

“I thanked President Radev for his support for an early adoption of the (India-initiated) Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism at the United Nations,” he said.

“We agreed that terrorism poses a grave threat to humanity and a strong global response was urgently required to deal with the menace.”

Kovind also thanked Bulgaria for supporting India’s claim for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council (UNSC) and for its membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

India is part of the G4, that also includes Japan, Germany and Brazil, seeking permanent membership in a reformed and expanded UNSC.

China has been blocking India’s bid for membership in the NSG on the ground that for a nation to become a member of the 48-nation bloc, it should be a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Following Wednesday’s talks, India and Bulgaria signed four MoUs in the areas of civil nuclear cooperation, investment, tourism and establishment of a Hindi Chair at Sofia University.

A programme of cooperation was also signed to enhance scientific cooperation.

Later, addressing an India-Bulgaria Business Forum here, Kovind said that key areas with potential for two-way trade and investment engagement include ICT, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food processing, auto components, medical devices, defence production, infrastructure and tourism sectors.

However, he lamented he fact that India-Bulgaria bilateral trade stands at just over $300 million and said: “This falls way below the potential. I am confident that a lot more can be done together if we drive deeper into each other’s economies and look for prospects.”

Kovind arrived here on Tuesday from Cyprus on the second leg of his three-nation visit to Europe that will also take him to the Czech Republic.

This is the first presidential visit from India to Bulgaria in 15 years.

–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

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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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