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Stone laid for Chandni Chowk redevelopment project
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Delhi government on Friday laid the foundation stone for its ambitious redevelopment project for Chandni Chowk which aims to decongest the street by transforming it into a pedestrian-friendly lane within 18 months.
“Chandni Chowk is one of the most important streets in the historical city of Shahjahanabad, Delhi, and this project’s timely implementation within the next one-and-a-half years will ease the lives of millions who flock the historic street as tourists, customers and traders,” a Delhi government statement said.
The project, it said, will decongest the street by restricting vehicular movement during the day with emergency vehicles being exceptions.
At an estimated cost of Rs 65 crore, the Chandni Chowk redevelopment project will revamp the path from Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid.
“Chandni Chowk is to be redeveloped as a pedestrian and non-motorised vehicle street with wide footpaths on either side of a central lane,” PWD Minister Satyendar Jain said while addressing a gathering in Chandni Chowk.
In addition, Jain said, the Delhi government will build a parking facility — with a capacity of 1,500 cars — in Chandni Chowk’s Dangal Maidan.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Jain, Environment Minister Imran Hussain and Chandni Chowk MLA Alka Lamba inaugurated the project, which was originally set to be launched by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Under the project, electric trams will be revived and run on the revamped street, overhead wires will be removed to prevent fires, benches, dustbins, CCTVs and street lighting will be installed, public toilets, drinking water fountains and loading-uploading bays would be developed and facilities like bicycle parking, cycle-rickshaw stands, Information Kiosks and police booths would be provided.
Addressing the gathering, Sisodia said the project will increase tourism and trade in the area which suffers from traffic congestion.
“The vision behind the project is that anyone who visits Chandni Chowk to shop and explore does not have to worry about traffic jams. The major re-construction and decongestion work will increase tourism and trade manifolds,” he said.
Sisodia requested the traders to bear with some traffic inconvenience as he promised that this project would lead to better opportunities and profits.
–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.