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Time has come for total transformation: Modi
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that time had come for a “total transformation” where fruits of development must reach “each and every citizen”.
in his address at the India Today Conclave here, Modi said that while 2014 to 2019 was the time to look at necessities and provide basic needs to every household, the journey from 2019 onwards would be for fulfilling aspirations and realising new dreams.
“From 2014 to 2019 was the time to lift (the nation) from a state of hopelessness to the high of hope, from 2019 onwards will be the journey towards greater achievements.
“We have read in the books that the 21st century would be India’s century. In the last five years, through sheer hard work, we have laid a solid foundation on which a majestic building would be erected. So I say with confidence that 21st century would indeed be India’s century,” Modi said.
He also targeted the Congress for promoting a culture of “doles and deals” while it was in the government.
“Let me ask those who were in power for so long as to why so many scams in the defence sector happened during their rule. Who is every deal maker, every middleman close to, the entire nation knows and the Lutyen’s Delhi surely knows,” Modi said.
He said that his government got “the corridors of power free of middlemen”.
Taking a potshot at the farm loan waiver scheme by newly-elected Congress governments in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Modi said that “no policy expert or economist” would say that waiving farmers’ loan would solve country’s agrarian crisis.
“These doles were not aimed at empowering the poor. The best example of this is farm loan waiver. Every 10 years, the UPA government came up with a farm loan waiver idea. They did nothing in their entire tenure but came up with a waiver at the 11th hour. They loved to fight elections on loan waivers. But we have taken a different approach,” he said.
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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.