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BJP National President and Rajya Sabha MP Sh. Amit Shah inaugurates grand photo exhibition on dynamic schemes and major central sector infrastructure projects to mark four years of Modi govt.
BJP National President and Rajya Sabha MP Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated a mega fest to mark four years of Modi government. The fest included a grand photo exhibition depicting dynamic schemes and Central sector infrastructure projects transforming the face of India. The event was organized at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (15, Janpath) in New Delhi with massive turnout.
Speaking on the occasion, BJP President Sh. Amit Shah said that the pace of development in 48 months of Narendra Modi government has outweighed 48 years of Congress rule. “The government has transformed the lives of each section and has brought a positive change with welfare schemes that has earned us global recognition as well. We are sure that people will choose PM Modi’s “Vikas” agenda in 2019 too,” Shah added.
Union Minister Vijay Goel stated that the photo exhibition highlights various transformational infrastructure projects which are above Rs.150 crores and also the achievements of various flagship schemes and policies undertaken by the Government. Cabinet ministers including HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, Health Minister JP Nadda and other senior leaders as well as dignitaries graced the occasion with a mammoth turnout of public, volunteers and young professionals at the venue.
The photo exhibition was followed by a mega cultural event with hundreds of internationally acclaimed artistes presenting various song and dance sequence depicting the changing lives of people due to revolutionary schemes under the dynamic and visionary leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi.
Goel stated that PM Modi is working tirelessly to uplift and empower farmers, downtrodden and backward sections of the society to bring them at par with others. “The nation has experienced a renewed spirit and everyone is motivated to work for a New India. The photo exhibition and overall event will inspire the masses to work for nation building with pro-development agenda.
Union Minister Vijay Goel reaches Old Rajinder Nagar to interact with traders affected by demolition drive.
Former Delhi BJP President and Union Minister Vijay Goel today visited Old Rajinder Nagar to check and interact with the traders affected by the recent demolition drive. Goel inspected the shops damaged due to encroachment removal drive in the market area and also instructed officials to ensure complete transparency in the entire process.He further instructed that the rubble lying on the road should be cleared immediately in public interest.
Goel strongly emphasized that strict action must be taken against officials, engineers who are hand in glove in encroachment. Goel strongly emphasized that there are some engineers and officials who are hand in glove in the encroachment process and take bribe to pass plans. “I am sure that once reconstruction takes place in future, some of these officials will once again take bribes to enable encroachment and illegal construction”, Goel added.
Local traders complained to Goel that officials are discriminating in implementation of the Supreme Court order on encroachment removal. Taking a serious view of the situation he immediately instructed officials not to discriminate in execution of Supreme Courts orders.Looking at the hardships and difficultiesfaced by local shopkeepers and traders, he instructed the officials to clear the rubble lying in the area due to demolition activities.Goel visited the entire area by foot and also discussed the issue with office bearers of Traders Association and local shopkeepers.
Goel said that he came on the request of traders and shopkeepers to take stock of the situation created due to demolition activities. He said that if he told traders ‘that if any Government Official harasses them by going against the rules they should immediately complain to him.He informed that on issues concerning the general public, he is always available to raise the issues and resolve them with the concerned authorities.
Vijay Goel reaches Laxmi Nagar on insistence from Traders.
New Delhi 22nd May, 2018, former Delhi BJP President and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Statistics & Programme Implementation on insistence of Traders, today visited and inspected the shops damaged due to encroachment removal drive in Laxmi Nagar Market. On the site, he instructed EDMC officials telephonically, not to follow a pick and choose policy on removal of encroachment and ensure complete transparency in the entire process.Also he instructed that the rubble lying on the road should be cleared immediately in public interest. Commissioner, EDMC assured that the rubble lying on the road will be removed immediately.
Local Traders complained to Goel that EDMC officials are discriminating in implementation of the Supreme Court order on encroachment removal. Taking a serious view of the situation he immediately called EDMC officials telephonically and advised not to discriminate in execution of Supreme Courts orders.Looking at the hardships and difficultiesfaced by local shopkeepers/ traders, he instructed the EDMC officials to lift the rubble lying on the road due to demolition activities.During the entire process Goel visited the entire area on foot and also discussed the issue with office bearers of Traders Association as well as local shopkeepers.
Goel said that he came on the request of Traders and Shopkeepers to take stock of the situation created due to demolition activities. He said that if he told traders ‘that if any Government Official harasses them by going against the rules they should immediately complain to him.He informed that on public related issues he is always forthcoming in alleviating the hardships faced by the common man.
Union Minister Vijay Goel installs Public Signature Wall at Delhi’s CP for people to wish BJP good-luck for Karnataka poll results
Union Minister Vijay Goel today inaugurated a Public
Signature Wall at Delhi’s Connaught Place (near Rajiv Chowk Metro Station) where
hundreds of people from all walks of life wrote good luck messages for BJP to form
government in Karnataka. Goel said that he is sure that the BJP will emerge as the
single largest party once the results for the Karnataka elections are declared.
Youngsters in large numbers joined the event and signed the signature wall while
expressing their wish to see the BJP winning it big down south as well. Slogans like
“BJP Lao, Karnataka Se Corruption Bhagao, Modi Vision is Karnataka Mission” etc.
were written by the people present there. They said that PM Modi is a motivating
leader who has a clear vision for India and his ideas and policies must reach every
corner of the nation for maximum positive impact.
Goel said that from farmer suicides, rampant corruption, law and order situation,
civic-issues and so on, the Congress government in Karnataka failed in all fronts and
therefore people will choose BJP’s pro-development model which has also washed
out Congress from the map of India as BJP is in power across 22 states of India. Goel
further stated that Opposition parties are frustrated with the rise and rise of BJP and
are therefore indulging in violence as we are witnessing in West Bengal. Citing
Karnataka elections, Goel stated that Congress was so desperate to win that it
fielded ex-PM Manmohan Singh and pushed him into politics of confrontation.
Goel added that under the vision of PM Narendra Modi, India is witnessing a
phenomenal transformation and people will once again in 2019 choose him to lead
the nation towards the path of glory. Goel said, “As per the surveys by certain media
houses, most of them hint that BJP will be the clear winner and this is the on-ground
sentiment because if you notice the trends since 2014, Congress has lost 12 state
assembly elections as people have chosen BJP under the visionary leadership of PM
Narendra Modi.
Goel meets Urban Development Minister Hardip Puri to discuss issue of Sealing
MoS Parliamentary Affairs and former Delhi BJP Chief Sh. Vijay Goel today called on Union Minister for Urban Development Sh. HardipPuri to discuss the burning issue of sealing. Goel stated that the Monitoring Committee is going ahead of its jurisdiction and not following due process of law. The situation is alarming and has created an environment of panic and fear among the traders and various stakeholders.
Goel said, “It is sad that one hand we are witnessing the sealing drive as per the Supreme Court’s Monitoring Committee decision but on the other hand there is rampant illegal construction across Delhi. Goel stated that it is vital that those responsible for allowing illegal use of space are equally held responsible and strict action is taken against them whether officials or engineers. Goel stated that there must be an advertisement to enlighten masses on the facts and myths of sealing.
Goel further stated that as there are multiple civic bodies and agencies, there is lack of coordination and multiplicity of decision making is leading to a chaotic and confusing situation. Goel stressed on the need to initiate a Mega Plan by the Centre that would help in all-round development of the Capital irrespective of roles of various civic bodies that exist at present.
Goel also said that it is important to check roads based on commercial, residential or mixed land category and conversion rate must be decided accordingly. He added that in case of mixed land use, the construction of shopping centres must be given the same FAR as commercial areas.
Earlier, Goel had also written to LG Anil Baijal asking him to check if the sealing drive in Capital can be stopped for the time being. Goel in his letter to LG Baijal asked him to hold a meeting with Delhi CM and all the commissioners of MCD in this regard and take necessary steps.
MoS & former Delhi BJP President Vijay Goel leads a march with hundreds of traders at Sadar Bazar to stop SEALING
New Delhi, 31 January 2018:MoS Parliamentary Affairs and former Delhi BJP Chief Sh. Vijay Goel today led a march with hundreds of traders in Delhi’s Sadar Bazar area in order to voice their concerns on sealing and to urge the authorities to stop the process as soon as possible.
Goel stated, “If Kejriwal feels he has no power or isn’t being allowed to govern Delhi, then there’s no point for him to continue as Chief Minister. Someone who can work with the masses for their welfare without any politics of confrontation must lead Delhi.” Goel also said that Kejriwal wants to malign BJP’s image among the traders and that’s the reason they (AAP led Delhi government) has provided no solution to the issue of sealing and has no interest to put an end to it.
Goel had also written to LG Anil Baijal asking him to check if the sealing drive in Capital can be stopped for the time being. Goel in his letter to LG Baijal asked him to hold a meeting with Delhi CM and all the commissioners of MCD in this regard and take necessary steps.
Goel said, “It is sad that one hand we are witnessing the sealing drive as per the Supreme Court’s Monitoring Committee decision but on the other hand there is rampant illegal construction across Delhi especially in Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk. Goel stated that it is vital that those responsible for allowing illegal use of space are equally held responsible and strict action is taken against them whether officials or engineers.
Goel further stated that as there are multiple civic bodies and agencies, there is lack of coordination and multiplicity of decision making is leading to a chaotic and confusing situation. Goel stressed on the need to initiate a Mega Plan by the Centre that would help in all-round development of the Capital irrespective of roles of various civic bodies that exist at present.
Goel also said that it is important to check roads based on commercial, residential or mixed land category and conversion rate must be decided accordingly. He added that in case of mixed land use, the construction of shopping centres must be given the same FAR as commercial areas.
National Sports Talent Search Portal launched, will provide unique chance to every budding sportsperson: Vijay Goel
On the occasion of Hockey Wizard Major Dhyanchand’s 112th birth anniversary today, the nation is commemorating National Sports Day with zeal and vigour. Sports Minister Vijay Goel joined by MoS (Home Affairs) Kiren Rijiju paid tribute to the hockey legend at the Dhaynchand National Stadium in Delhi. Goel said that the recently launched National Sports Talent Search Portal will provide uniqueopportunity to anyone above the age of 8 years to register and upload their bio-data or videos of their achievements and the talented ones will be shortlisted by the Ministry to impart them further training.
Sports Vijay Goel said, “We are honoured that PM Sh. Narendra Modi ji hailed this initiative and mentioned about it during his Mann Ki Baat on 27th August.” “PM is a sports lover and has always encouraged sports and sportspersons”, Goel added. He further stated that the portal and the mobile app will now empower any talented sportsperson to reach out to us and we will provide them the opportunity to play and shine after proper assessment of his talent and skills.
Goel also stressed the need to integrate sports in school curriculum and also emphasized on the need to upgrade the working of SAI according to today’s needs and aspirations. Goel said that the portal will act as a medium to boost India’s medal prospects as it will provide a great platform to budding sportspersons to channelize their skills in the right direction. Kiren Rijiju said that being a fitness enthusiast, he supports the dynamic and proactive plans of the Sports Ministry to provide equal opportunity to budding sportspersons across the country.
PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED by Sh. VIJAY GOEL (Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports) on the ISSUE of INDIAN EXPRESS STORY
Facts of the case relating to the Press Report in the Indian Express today (17.08.2017) regarding allotment of land to the VAES for Toy Bank for underprivileged children.
“Minister Vijay Goel’s NGO asks for plot, DDA changes norms, layout plan to allot”
About Toy Bank –
Everybody knows the Toy Bank, for the under-privileged children in Delhi, for almost 20 years now.
After the project was successfully run, the Toy Bank was inaugurated formally by the former Prime Minister Shri I.K. Gujral and Shri K.C. Pant on 17th December, 2005.
Mrs. Maneka Gandhi (Ministry of Women & Child Development) inaugurated one office of the Toy Bank at 74 Babar Road, Bengali Market.
Now the Toy Bank under VAES has spread its wings all over India. It has distributed more than five lakh toys till date and presently the status is that it is run in 16 States, with 25 partner schools and 44 NGO partners.
Present controversy –
The present controversy is regarding the allotment of a plot measuring 488 sq.m. to VAES in Gujranwala town after changing norms and layout plan. It was allotted under socio cultural category and for social activities for Toy Bank cum play centre for under privileged children.
FACT:
Initially, the society wanted 1000 sq.mt. plot which could be easily allotted anywhere, but the reason for opting this lesser area (488 sq.mt.) site for this noble cause was that it is surrounded by Jhuggi Jhopri clusters where under privileged children reside. Also, society was already working in this Jhuggi Jhopri area.
The Indian Express printed a totally fabricated story despite of the fact that I had already explained Shri Jay Mazoomdaar and the Editor Shri Raj Kamal Jha all the facts before this story was published as I’m no more the Vice President and active member of the society since 2013 and your facts are incorrect.
It is to be noted here that both of them appreciated the good work being done by the Toy Bank but still they carried out this baseless report which has deeply hurt and demoralized the young Toy Bank workers & volunteers.
Para-wise facts:
CHARGE – Minister Goel is still the Vice President of the society
FACT 1. I resigned from the post of Vice President of the VAES in 2013 itself and the copy of the current/existing Members had been duly sent to the Registrar of the Societies that time. Therefore, the newspaper is wrong in stating that I am the present Vice President of VAES. I am not even active in day to day activities of VAES.
2. The VAES applied for a land in 2013 to DDA fulfilling all the formalities without any exception and also that time I was neither the Rajya Sabha Member nor the Minister in Govt. of India.
CHARGE – Changes in Norms and Layout plan because NGO is closely associated with the Minister
Change of layout plan is a routine activity which is done by DDA on a regular basis.
Moreover, it is wrong to say that the layout plan to allot a plot in the capital which was earmarked for a post office was alloted to an NGO closely associated with the Minister. It is completely baseless allegation.
Please note, in 2003 itself the vacant plot (487.8 sq. m) earmarked for the post office under approved layout plan was proposed to be changed for use of “religious purpose” as socio-cultural activity under socio-cultural facilities in the layout plan.
In fact, the Indian Express report itself confirms that the DDA file says that this plot was earlier recommended for construction of temple as one of the 291 cases cleared in February, 2003. This means that the layout plan was itself changed for temple around 14 years ago. Also, the land was initially allotted to Post Office then it was allotted to Public Education Society for temple.
The Indian Express report also mentioned that Commissioner (Planning) himself said that “Post Office are becoming obsolete and now serve only as savings outlets”. This is probably why the layout plan was changed to allot the land to this Society for this noble cause.Charge : Mandatory sponsorship letter from Govt. not provided.
It is also wrongly stated that the proposal was without a sponsorship. The WCD Ministry duly recommended this noble cause of the VAES and sponsorship letter was duly submitted at that time.
Charge : Toy bank not covered under socio-cultural category.
The plot is duly approved by the Screening Committee while taking into consideration the socio-cultural activities under the social-cultural facilities. Can we say that working constantly for poor children is not a social cause?
Toy bank is working for last 20 years and now operates in 16 states with 44 NGO partners and 25 school partners.
Not a single rule regulation has been violated in this case.
The whole story was incorrect, concocted and sensationalized without the real facts. Mr. Goel said that he will approach the appropriate authority for publishing this false report which has tarnished Mr. Goel’s image. The story lacks facts and is completely baseless.
Great concept by Sports Minister Vijay Goel ji to scout for hidden talent in rural areas, says Gopichand
Union Minsitry for Youth Affairs and Sports today organized the first Grameen Marathon for the youth of rural regions in Delhi. The marathon strated from Nizampur village in Delhi with around 11,000 participants.
Arjuna Awardee and ace badminton coach Pullela Gopichand was the Chief Guest at the flag off ceremony. He encouraged the young participants and said that this a unique initiative by the Sports Ministry under the leadership of Sports Minister Vijay Goel.
Gopichand further stated that this will enable us to scout for hidden talent in rural regions and train them for future. Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Vijay Goel had earlier mentioned that such initiatives would go a long way in providing a platform to talented youngsters to represent India. Goel had stated that a major chunk of our players come from rural and tribal regions and hence it is vital for us to organize such sporting events that help them grow and provides us chance to train them further so that they represent India.
The first three position holders received a prize money of Rs. 21000, Rs. 11000 and Rs. 5000 respectively in each category (Boys and Girls) along with 10 consolation prizes. The Ministry will conduct more Grameen Marathons across Delhi in the weeks to come.
Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel felicitates Indian Women’s Cricket Team in Delhi
Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goelhere today felicitated the Indian Women’s Cricket team and support staffwhen they came to pay a courtesy call to the Minister at his official residence.
The team returned from London after their splendid performance in the recently concluded Women’s World Cup.
Welcoming the team Shri Goel said that these girls have inspired millions of young girls across the country to take up sports as a career by their sterling performance.He said, from Rio Olympics to Paralympics and in games like hockey, wrestling, badminton, and now the splendid performance in the Women’s World Cup, Indian women are leading the way in the international sporting arena. The Minister said that the message is clear – BetiBachao, BetiPadhao and now“BetiKhilao”.
Reiterating Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’svision to involve youth in sports, Shri Goel said the idea is“Kheloge to Khiloge (Those who play, they shine)” to develop overall personality of youth. Sharing her experience of the World Cup, CaptainMithali Raj appreciated her team’s performance in the series and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Goel for their constant encouragement. Stars of the team Harmanpreet Kaur and Poonam Rautalso narrated their experiences during the thrilling final against England.
Shri Goel also felicitated the coaches and the support staff for their efforts behind the scene and giving India reasons to rejoice and celebrate women’s cricket. He stated that this performance will inspire India’s football team in the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup (in October). Shri Goel also said that the Ministry’s doors are open 24×7 for players and best facilities will be provided to them so that they excel in their respective disciplines in order to make India a sports power hub.
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