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Renewable energy need for sustainable development: Bihar Energy Minister
Patna, Sep 19 (IANS) Bihar Energy Minister Bijendra Yadav on Wednesday said renewable energy is a need for sustainable development in view of global warming posing a big challenge worldwide.
“Non-conventional energy or renewable energy is a need. It is a must for sustainable life and survival of human beings,” Yadav said in his address at a conference on renewable energy here.
Referring to the global warming as increasing threat, Yadav said thrust would be given to promote renewable energy.
“At present nearly 90 per cent electricity is generated by thermal power stations, it is a challenge how to reduce it and shift to renewable energy.”
Yadav said that renewable energy has a major role to play in ensuring a sustainable supply of electricity to all.
“We are aiming for 24X7 power for all and believe that renewable energy sources like solar power can play a critical role in that. That is why our government came up with a renewable energy policy last year which is all-inclusive and covers all the major thrust areas related to renewable energy and its application,” he said.
“The state government will announce the implementation guidelines for the mini-grid sector as well as solar rooftop sector as these are the key priority areas of the government. The concerned departments are working towards framing guidelines, which will be announced for public feedback,” Yadav added.
R. Lakshamanan, Director Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency, said: “In order to reap the benefits of the policy, there is a need to put together effective guidelines for the timely achievement of the government’s ambitious target.
“We need to address the impediments in the way of making Bihar an energy secure state. We intend to bring about sizeable improvement in providing energy access through Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) systems in agricultural, industrial, commercial and domestic sectors.”
Rampati Kumar, CEO, Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED), said key thrust areas have been identified under the policy that includes solar rooftop and mini-grids.
“There is a need for guidelines to ensure the policy’s effective implementation. In the absence of these guidelines, not many projects are being realized on the ground.
“We urge the Bihar government to speed up the process of framing implementation guidelines which can galvanize the rural economy as well as address the growing energy demand in urban areas,” Kumar said.
Delhi-based CEED, in partnership with the Bihar Industries Association (BIA) and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, organized the conference.
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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.