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Scheme for direct cash subsidy on cooking gas modified
New Delhi: The petroleum ministry has modified the scheme for direct cash subsidy for consumers of cooking gas as per which it will be extended even to those who do not have an Aadhar card.
The scheme takes effect in 54 districts Saturday and the rest of the country from Jan 1.
“Consumers who had joined the scheme earlier and had received cash subsidy in their bank accounts do not need to do anything further. To confirm, they should check their cash transfer compliant status on www.MyLPG.in,” an oil ministry statement said.
“Consumers who affirm that they do not have Aadhaar number, can receive cash directly in their bank account without producing Aadhaar. But as and when they get Aadhaar, they may have to shift to Aadhaar-based cash transfer,” the statement said.
Consumers who are not compliant for cash transfer, will get a three month grace period, during which they will receive the cylinders at subsidised rates. After that, they will get an additional period of three month as parking period.
During the parking period, they will have to buy cylinders at market rates. Once they do join the scheme within the parking period, they will again be eligible for the subsidy, which will be transferred directly to their bank accounts.
This apart, there will also be a permanent advance deposited in the bank accounts of the eligible consumers, as soon as they make the first booking for a cylinder.
“This advance ensures that consumers have extra cash to pay for the first cylinder at market prices. The permanent advance will be notified for consumers, now joining the scheme, separately.”
The 54 identified districts for the first phase of the modified scheme are spread over 11 states and will cover the scheme will cover some 23 million households. The Aadhaar coverage in these districts is 95 percent.
“The direct benefit transfer of gas scheme is designed to ensure that the benefit meant for the genuine domestic customer reaches them directly and is not diverted. It also ensures public money is saved,” the oil ministry said.
As part of the revamp, consumers will receive SMS messages at every stage of enrolment in the scheme, for which they have to register their mobile phone numbers with their distributor.
“Customers who do not wish to avail the subsidy can choose to opt out of subsidy. They can register and exercise this option on www.MyLPG.in. Some 9,000 citizens have already voluntarily given up the subsidy, freeing up millions of funds for the less privileged.”
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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.