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Delhi government committed to honest administration: LG
New Delhi: Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday expressed his resolve to “establish corruption free state” in the national capital, saying the Delhi government is committed to an honest administration and to restore probity in public life.
“The government is steadfastly committed to the establishment of the national capital as a corruption free state and has made every effort to restore probity in public life,” Jung said in an address to the Delhi assembly at the beginning of the budget session.
The budget will be presented by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who also holds the finance portfolio, on March 28. The session will conclude March 31.
“My government provides governance and delivery of public services in a transparent and efficient manner,” Jung said, adding Arvind Kejriwal government has achieved a lot in its first year by providing affordable and quality services in fields of education, health and public transportation.
“Providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare facility is of high priority to my government. The government intends to set up 1,000 Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics in several parts of Delhi for providing quality primary health care. One such clinic has already been started at Peeragarhi area,” he said.
He said that the air pollution in Delhi has reached an alarming level and the government would ensure that all necessary measures were taken to protect environment and make the city livable for the generations to come.
“The government’s efforts in organising ‘odd even’ formula during the first fortnight of January this year received overwhelming response from the people and on popular demand, the scheme will be re-launched during the second fortnight of April,” Jung added.
He lauded efforts of the Kejriwal government with whom he has been at loggerheads over several issues.
While presenting a brief sketch of achievements and action plan of the government for steering Delhi further on the path of development, Jung stressed on support from the Narendra Modi led-central government.
“My government seeks greater support from the central government in order to better cater to the needs of the people of the national capital,” he said.
Listing the achievements of the government, he said, to put an end to the tanker mafia in Delhi, the government was on course to provide piped water supply to all the citizens of the city. The entire work would be completed in two years.
“My government provided free water up to 20,000 liters per month. The government has reduced the electricity tariffs by 50 percent for domestic consumers consuming up to 400 units per month. It was for the first time in over half a decade that there was no hike in electricity tariffs,” Jung added.
The house also made obituary references to former legislators Mehtab Chand Jain and Krishan Tyagi.
The house also condoled the death of army soldiers in an avalanche at Siachen Glacier last month and observed silence in their memory.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.