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LG instructs to deploy more female guards in Delhi schools
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Monday directed all the agencies concerned to take concrete steps to ensure women’s safety in the city, including deployment of more female Civil Defence Volunteers (CDVs) in schools to instil a sense of security among girl students.
Baijal’s instructions came as he chaired a meeting of the “Task Force on Women Safety Issues” at his office here.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, GNCTD; Chairperson, Delhi Commission for Women; Principal Secretary (Home), GNCTD; Commissioner of Police, Delhi; Secretary (Education); Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic and Women Safety), Commissioner (Transport), GNCTD; and other senior officers.
At the outset of the meeting, Baijal directed Secretary (Education) that regular inspections should be made by officers in schools to identify and address security deficiencies there.
“Obtain feedback from students, teachers, ex-students and ex-teachers to make reforms for the betterment of schools as well as students,” he said.
He also stressed that the audit of private security guards deployed in various schools be made on regular basis to ensure the safety of girl students, Baijal’s office said in a statement.
The Lt. Governor, it stated, further directed the Social Welfare Department to make arrangements for auditing all the children homes as well as shelter homes by a third party under their jurisdiction to ensure safety and security of the inmates.
He also directed the Transport Department to expedite installation of emergency buttons in DTC buses connected with the Delhi Police Headquarters and instructed the Delhi Police to enhance its visibility around the schools and colleges.
“Instructions were also given to Delhi Police by the Lt Governor for deployment of women police personnel at facilitation desks wherever feasible, speedy investigation in cases related to women and children, increase of women personnel in Delhi Police and further improving Himmat Plus App,” Baijal’s office said.
Stressing on the need for a change in mindset, he directed the departments to keep up their efforts on generating awareness and sensitisation programmes towards women safety.
–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.