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BSES empowers 3 lakh women through CSR
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Power distribution company BSES on Tuesday said its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs have empowered more than three lakh women in various fields such as education, health and energy conservation.
“In the last four years, the discoms’ CSR programs have empowered over 3 lakh women, which is around 50 per cent of the total (over) six lakh beneficiaries,” the Delhi’s major distribution company said in a statement.
“Moreover, these programs have benefited women between the ages of 12 and 97 years,” the company said.
The five main categories of the CSR programs are education, energy conservation, health, sanitation and self-defence training.
While some programmes like adult literacy, vocational training, self defence are exclusively for women, even in other programs like energy conservation, health camps, eye care camps, sports, cancer detection and sanitation, the share of women
beneficiaries is well above 40 per cent, BSES said.
Being committed to sustainable growth and being sensitive to environment, BSES has created an army of over four lakh ‘pro-environment’ energy warriors by undertaking energy conservation programs in over 1,300 schools.
Adult Literacy and Vocational Training have benefitted over 54,000 women from the underprivileged sections of the society, the discom said.
“BSES’ ALC programs have women from all age groups, with the eldest being a great grandmother of 97, who wanted to read religious books. VT programs are helping women gain financial independence,” it said.
It ensured well-being of over 46,000 women, of the total 88,000 beneficiaries, through free camps in health, eye care, cancer detection and tobacco de-addiction.
“Concerned with the increasing issue of safety of girls and women, BSES is imparting self-defense training in schools. So far, over 6,400 girls have been imparted trainings through our partners – Delhi Police and Trident Solutions.
“Apart from this, BSES is also organizing sports tournaments (volleyball and kabaddi) to unearth talent in the rural areas in our licensed areas. Over 5,000 rural residents, including over 2,000 women, have participated in these tournaments,” BSES said.
The company said it has run sanitation programmes, including renovation of toilets, in over 175 schools and benefitted over 78,000 students, of which over nearly 32,000 or over 40 per cent are girl students.
–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.