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ट्रांसपोर्ट हब के रूप में विकसित होगा स्टेशन

गुजरात के सबसे व्यस्ततम स्टेशनों में से एक सूरत स्टेशन दिल्ली व अहमदाबाद से मुंबई जाने वाली सभी ट्रेन का एक प्रमुख स्टेशन है

गांधीनगर रेलवे स्टेशन की सूरत बदलने के बाद अब रेल विकास प्राधिकरण सूरत रेलवे स्टेशन को मल्टी मॉडल ट्रांसपोर्ट हब के रूप में विकसित होगा। सूरत स्टेशन के लिए 813 करोड का प्रोजेक्ट तैयार कर लिया गया है। सूरत एमएमटीएच रेलवे स्टेशन का विकास कार्य अगले 4 साल में पूरा कर लिया जाएगा। रेल भूमि विकास प्राधिकरण (आरएलडीए) ने सूरत एमएमटीएच स्टेशन के विकास के लिए प्रक्रिया शुरु कर दी है, करीब सवा तीन लाख वर्ग मीटर में फैले इस स्टेशन को भव्य, सुविधायुक्त व एक मॉडल रेलवे स्टेशन के रूप में विकसित किया जाएगा।

गुजरात के सबसे व्यस्ततम स्टेशनों में से एक सूरत स्टेशन दिल्ली व अहमदाबाद से मुंबई जाने वाली सभी ट्रेन का एक प्रमुख स्टेशन है। अहमदाबाद से मुंबई के लिए तैयार की जा रही बुलेट ट्रेन के लिए भी सूरत स्टेशन को सबसे अधिक यात्री के साथ राजस्व देने वाला माना जा रहा है। रेल विकास प्राधिकरण प्रथम चरण में मुख्य स्टेशन के साथ ईस्ट साइड स्टेशन बिल्डिंग, वेस्ट साइड स्टेशन बिल्डिंग और कॉनकोर्स तथा प्लेटफॉर्म एरिया में काम करेगा। यात्रियों की सुविधा के लिए सूरत एमएमटीएच स्टेशन स्काईवॉक, लाउंज, मेडिकल रूम, रिटेल स्पेस सहित अन्य सुविधाएं सभी के लिए सुलभ होगा। यात्री, ट्रांसपोर्ट के एक साधन से दूसरे साधन में बिना किसी बाधा के स्विच कर सकेंगे।

रेल भूमि विकास प्राधिकरण के उपाध्यक्ष वेद प्रकाश डुडेजा के अनुसार सूरत शहर एक प्रतिष्ठित व्यावसायिक और औद्योगिक केंद्र है तथा यह दुनिया के सबसे तेजी से बढ़ते शहरों में से एक है। सूरत एमएमटीएच रेलवे स्टेशन के विकास का उद्देश्य स्थानीय अर्थव्यवस्था को और मजबूत करना और शहर की पर्यटन क्षमता को बढ़ावा देना है। यात्रियों को विश्व स्तरीय सुविधाएं प्रदान करने के लिए स्टेशन को वैश्विक मानकों के अनुरूप विकसित किया जाएगा। सूरत गुजरात का दूसरा सबसे बड़ा शहर है। इसने पिछले चार दशकों में बढ़ते औद्योगिक क्षेत्र के कारण उच्च विकास दर देखी है जिसने रोजगार के अवसर पैदा किए हैं और युवाओं के प्रवास को बढ़ावा दिया

रेल भूमि विकास प्राधिकरण रेलवे भूमि के विकास के लिए रेल मंत्रालय के तहत एक वैधानिक प्राधिकरण है। स्टेशन के विकास के साथ कामर्शियल साइट्स को पट्टे पर देना, कॉलोनी पुनर्विकास, स्टेशन पुनर्विकास और बहु उपयोगी परिसर का निर्माण करना इसका प्रमुख कार्य है।

चालू वित्तीय वर्ष के दौरान, आरएलडीए ने लिलुआ (हावड़ा), निजामाबाद (तेलंगाना), वाल्टैक्स रोड (चेन्नई), एग्मोर (चेन्नई), भोपाल (एमपी) और लुधियाना (पंजाब) में 533 करोड़ रुपये के लीज प्रीमियम के लिए छह साइटों को पट्टे पर दिया है। इसके अलावा, भोपाल, एग्मोर (चेन्नई) और लुधियाना रेलवे कालोनियों में लगभग 163 करोड़ रुपये मूल्य की रेलवे संपत्ति विकसित की जाएगी।

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अंदर की कहानी ये है कि हार्दिक पटेल जब से कार्याध्यक्ष बनाये गये उसके बाद से ही कांग्रेस में खुद को अकेला पा रहे थे लेकिन उनकी मुश्किलें पिछले साल उस समय से और बढ़ गयी जब लोकल बाडी चुनाव में उनके समर्थकों को टिकट ही नही दिया गया. सबसे बड़ा झगड़ा हुआ सूरत में टिकट को लेकर जब उस समय के गुजरात प्रभारी और अब दिवंगत राजीव सातव ने अपने तरीके से हार्दिक को साइडलाइन करना शुरु किया . करोना काल में केवल सातीव ही ऐसे कांग्रेसी थे जो लगातार राहुल गांधी से मिल रहे थे . राजीव सातव ,के सी वेणुगोपाल और शक्तिसिंह गोहिल की तिकड़ी ने राहुल गांधी के ऐसे कान भरे कि राहुल ने हार्दिक को तरजीह देना बंद कर दिया .इसके बाद हार्दिक ने प्रियंका गांधी से करीबी बढाने की अपील की लेकिन वो भी हार्दिक को न्याय नहीं दिला सकी और आखिर में जब चार महीने पहले से प्रशांत किशोर ने सलाह देना शुरु किया तो राहुल को ये समझा दिया कि हार्दिक की कोई बखत नहीं और प्रशांत किशोर ने खोडियार धाम के प्रमुख नरेश पटेल जो खुद भी पाटीदारों के नेता है उनको बढाया .हार्दिक को लग गया कि अगर नरेश पटेल कांग्रेस में आ गये तो पाटीदारों के नेता नरेश पटेल होंगे हार्दिक नहीं .आखिरकार कांग्रेस की आपसी खींचतान के बीच दो महीने पहले जब बीजेपी के एक बड़े नेता ने हार्दिक से संपर्क किया तो हार्दिक को कांग्रेस छोड़ने के फायदे बताये गये . फिर हार्दिक के ऊपर चल रहे केस हटना शुरु हो गये और उनके जाने की भूमिका बन गयी. ये तभी हो गया था कि हार्दिक जायेंगे लेकिन राहुल ने ये अवसर भी गंवा दिया.

हार्दिक भले जा रहे थे लेकिन राहुल को सार्वजनिक तौर पर उनको बुलाकर मिलना चाहिये था और ये दिखाना था कि कांग्रेस को  हार्दिक की जरुरत है और तब हार्दिक जाते तो कहने को हो जाता कि वो तो बीजेपी के ट्रेप में चले गये . तब हार्दिक उपेक्षा का आरोपभी नहीं लगा पाते लेकिन राहुल के दरबार की हालत ये है कि कोई भी तेजतर्रार नेता को उनके दरबारी टिकने ही नहीं देते. आसाम के हेमंत विश्वशर्मा से लेकर हार्दिक तक ये फेरहिस्त लंबी है.

अब जाहिर है गुजरात चुनाव में कांग्रेस की मुश्किलों काअंत नहीं . एक तरफ तो अहमद पटेल जैसा अनुभवी नेता नहीं दूसरा अब कांग्रेस के पास कोई बड़ा चेहरा नहीं जिसकी दम पर वो सरकार बनाने का विकल्प भी दे सके . नरेश पटेल आ गये तो अलग बात लेकिन पार्टी की अंदरुनी लड़ाई तो उनका भी रास्ता रोक सकती है. .

संदीप सोनवलकर

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A large number of incriminating evidences in the form of documents, diary notings and digital data showing earning of huge unaccounted income by the group and its investment in assets have been found and seized. The evidences clearly indicate evasion of taxable income by adopting various modus-operandi such as suppression of production, use of bogus purchase invoices without actual delivery of the goods to inflate purchases, availing of bogus GST credit, claim of bogus commission expenses, etc.  The assessee group has also received on-money in immovable property transactions. All these have resulted into generation of unaccounted cash. During the search proceedings, several incriminating evidences about cash transactions in investment in immovable properties and cash loans have also been seized.

The search operation has resulted in seizure of unaccounted cash of about Rs. 2.5 crore and jewellery of Rs. 1 crore. 16 bank lockers have been placed under restraint.

A preliminary analysis of the documents/evidence unearthed during the search has indicated that estimation of unaccounted income is likely to be more than Rs.100 crore.

Further investigations are in progress.

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Senior BJP leaders, including Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Pralhad Joshi, reached Gujarat on Sunday to attend a legislative party meeting to choose the successor of chief minister Vijay Rupani, who stepped down from the top post in the state ahead of the assembly elections in 2023. “BJP Gujarat legislative party meet to be held at 3pm. Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar, Pralhad Joshi and BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh will conduct the meeting to elect our new chief minister,” Yamal Vyas, spokesperson of the state BJP said .

Mr Vijay  Rupani resigned as Chief Minister of Gujarat on Saturday in an unexpected turn of events ahead of an Assembly election in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state later next year.

“..IT. has been a five-year journey for development of Gujarat… under guidance of PM Modi. Now, to further develop the state, with new energy and power, ” Mr Rupani was quoted by news agency .

“It is well known the BJP, as a party, keeps changing as per requirements… it is a speciality of our party that every worker delivers to the fullest, and I too will continue to work for the party with the same energy,” he added.

Mr Rupani’s resignation (and, by default, his cabinet’s) leaves the ruling BJP with three options – appoint a successor, allow the state to come under President’s Rule, or have an early election.

Sources have said at this point no decision has been taken on early polls and a change of guard – a new Chief Minister – is likely to be the strategy.

Senior leaders BL Santosh and Bhupendra Yadav are in Ahmedabad to discuss replacements.

Sources have said Mansukh Mandaviya, sworn in as the Union Health Minister in July, and Nitin Patel, who was Mr Rupani’s deputy, are possible replacements. Both Mr Mandaviya and Mr Patel have reached the party office in capital Gandhinagar, ANI reported.

Another possibility, other sources said, is Praful Khoda Patel, who is currently the Administrator for the union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Lakshadweep.

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The Prime Minister, pointed out the new connectivity between Kevadiya and Chennai, Varanasi, Rewa, Dadar and Delhi along with MEMU service between Kevadiya and Pratapnagar and broad gauging of Dabhoi-Chandod and new Line between Chandod- Kevadiya will script a new chapter in the development of Kevadiya. This will benefit both the tourists and local Adivasis as this will bring new avenues of self-employment and employment.

The railway line will provide  connection to the places of faith like  Karnali, Poicha and Garudeshwar on Narmada.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi flagged off 8 new trains from various destinations to Kevadiya and inaugurated the Dabhoi – Chandod Gauge converted Broad Gauge rail line (18 km), new Broad Gauge railway line from Chandod to Kevadiya (32 km), Newly electrified Pratapnagar – Kevadiya section (80 km), the new station buildings of Dabhoi Jn., Chandod&Kevadiyathrough video conferencing.

The 50 km long Dabhoi – Chandod – Kevadiya section has been commissioned by converting the 18 km long Dabhoi – Chandod Narrow Gauge section to Broad Gauge and further extension of new Broad Gauge railway line from Chandod to Kevadiya (32 kms). Pratapnagar – Kevadiya section (80 RKM) has also been electrified as per Ministry of Railways Mission of 100% Railway Electrification policy. This will now provide seamless rail connectivity from all directions of our country.

Salient Features of the Project

• The project was sanctioned at a cost of Rs. 811 cr.
•  Land acquisition for new line project was completed as late as July 2020 and the project has been commissioned only in 5 months.
• It has total of 7 stations with 3 major (crossing) stations & 4 minor (halt) stations.
• Out of these 4 are new stations – Moriya, Tilakwada, Garudeshwar&Kevadiya, and 3 are existing stations, namely Dabhoi Jn., Vadaj&Chandod.
• There are 8 major bridges, 79 minor bridges, 9 Road Over Bridges & 31 Road Under Bridges.
• The sectional speed between Pratapnagar  – Dabhoi has been raised from 75 kmph to 110 kmph in a short span of 75 days &Dabhoi – Kevadiya section has been built with 110 kmph. The speed of the entire section from Pratapnagar – Kevadiya will be further enhanced to 130 kmph.
• The station buildings at Dabhoi Jn., Chandod&Kevadiya have been designed aesthetically incorporating local features and modern passenger amenities. Also, Kevadiya station is India’s first railway station with a Green Building Certification since inception of construction.
• Modern engineering techniques & equipment such as Mobile Flash Butt Welding machines, Ready Mix Concrete (RMC), Heavy Earth Moving equipment, Heavy duty Road Cranes & Track Machines were deployed to quicken the pace of Civil Engineering work.
• A unique technical solution for design of Minor bridges has been adopted by using locally available RCC Hume pipes. This has not only reduced execution time but has also garnered a savings of approx. 27 cr.
• Innovative technologies such as Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) & Sight Acceptance Test (SAT) for Electronic Interlocking Signalling system through Virtual Mode  (during COVID – 19 pandemic) have been used to speed up the Signalling works & to reduce commissioning time.
• Tower Wagons, Over Head Equipment (OHE) wiring train were utilized for expedition of Electrification works.

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“Held a meeting to review India’s planning on vaccine  and the way forward. Important issues related to progress of vaccine development, regulatory approvals and procurement were discussed,” PM Modi tweeted.

“Reviewed various issues like prioritisation of population groups, reaching out to HCWs, cold-chain Infrastructure augmentation, adding vaccinators and tech platform for vaccine roll-out,” he tweeted.

Several drug companies are involved in developing a vaccine to fight COVID-19, which has killed millions across nations since its outbreak in China in December last year.

Many are in advanced stages of trials and they have reported over 90 per cent effectiveness.

“Five vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which 4 are in Phase II/III and one is in Phase-I/II.  Countries such as Bangladesh, Myanmar, Qatar, Bhutan, Switzerland, Bahrain, Austria and South Korea – have shown keen interest in partnering for vaccine development of Indian vaccines and use thereof,” the government said in a statement .

Meanwhile  All schools under the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai will remain shut till 31st December, 2020, in order to contain the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Education Minister said local administration will have to take a call while reopening schools for students of class 9 to class 11, from 23rd November. After a reduction in the number of tests during Diwali, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has increased testing again. The corporation has also started 244 new testing centres, considering the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19.The state at present has nearly 80,000 active cases.

The Gujarat government has decided to impose a complete curfew in Ahmedabad during the weekend from 9 pm today. However, the night curfew will remain in force from Monday onwards until further orders. The decision has been taken to curb the rising number of Covid-19 cases in recent days. The weekend curfew will remain in force from 9 pm today to 6 am on Monday in Ahmedabad. While, 9 pm to 6 am curfew will continue from Monday onwards till further notice.The state government has also decided to postpone the reopening of schools and colleges from 23rd November. AIR correspondent reports that Ahmedabad city witnessed a spike in daily cases of infections after Diwali. There are nearly 12,700 active cases in the state at present.

In Rajasthan, 2,549 persons have been tested positive for COVID 19 during the last 24 hours. It is the highest number of infections reported in a single day so far. After the increase in Corona cases, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot interacted with representatives of private hospitals through video conference today. The number of active patients in the capital city of Jaipur has reached close to 7,000, while there are more than 20,100 active cases in the state. There is now a shortage of ICU beds in government and private hospitals. In view of the situation, the Chief Minister has urged private hospitals to increase the number of beds for COVID patients. After reports of COVID patients in Jodhpur not getting proper treatment, the State Human Rights Commission has constituted a high level committee under the chairmanship of the Divisional Commissioner, to inspect all private and government hospitals and submit a factual report.

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Close watch is to be maintained. River Indravathi is likely to rise in Dantewada, Narayanpur and Bijapur Districts in Chhattisgarh. River Sabari is likely to rise rapidly in Koraput, Malkangiri Districts of Odisha and in Sukma District in Chhattisgarh and East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. Inflows into Balimela, Upper Kolab, Machhkund and Upper Indravathi Projects are also likely to rise but the storages in these reservoirs are 25% to 52% only and the inflows will help in increasing the storage in these reservoirs.

River Krishna is also likely to get heavy inflows into P D Jurala in Jogulamba Gadwal District of Telangana and to Srisailam Dam in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. Since the dam is about 65% filled, it is expected that with inflows for next 4 to 5 days may increase its storage substantially. Due to extremely heavy rainfall in downstream areas of river Krishna in Warangal, Khammam, Nalgonda and Krishna Districts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, river Krishna at Prakasam Barrage is getting inflows above its threshold limit and inflow forecasts have been issued for the same.

Gujarat, Maharashtra &Goa

There is likelihood of rise in Water Levels in the basins of Lower Mahi, Lower Narmada, Lower Tapi and Damanganga. Rivers Narmada, Tapi, Damanganga are likely to rise rapidly in association with rains forecasted for next 4-5 days. Madhuban Dam in Valsad District is likely to get heavy inflows due to the forecasted rainfall. At present, the Dam has storage of 67.09%. Close watch is to be maintained and releases if any has to be done, it should be with due care and after informing all downstream districts including Union Territories of Daman.

Other Dams in this region such as Kadana Dam on river Mahi, Panam Dam on river Panam, Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada, Ukai Dam on river Tapiare are also expected to get increased inflows. Hatnur Dam in Jalgaon District of Maharashtra is likely to get an inflow of around 1505 cumec till today night and Ukai Dam is also expected to receive around 3703 cumec till tomorrow morning. Due to forecast of extremely heavy rain in their catchment, there is likelihood of sudden rise in inflows which may have to be regulated properly following the rule curves and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) after informing all downstream Districts well in advance.

As the rainfall of higher intensity is likely to continue for at least 1-2 days, there is likelihood of rise in levels of rivers along the West Coast in Maharashtra & Goa in the West Flowing Rivers between Tapi and Tadri. Necessary precautions have to be taken in Road and Rail Bridges which pass through these areas as they are prone to submergence. Care should be taken to regulate road and rail traffic to avoid anyincidents.

Rajasthan & MadhyaPradesh

Due to forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall in East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh for next 3-4 days, there is likelihood of rise in Water Levels in rivers such as Chambal, Mahi, Sabarmati, Kalisindh, Banas (both East and West Flowing), etc. Most of the dams in these rivers are having storage between 35 to 70%, care should be exercised to monitor the situation very closely. Releases if any has to be done, it should be after advance information to all concerned downstream districts and lower riparian States. Inflows have started increasing in Panchana Dam, and Parwan Pickup Weir and have crossed the threshold limit. Inflow Forecast have been issued for these reservoirs in Rajasthan.

Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, UttarPradesh

Due to forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall in these States in the next 2 to 3 days, there is likelihood of rise in Water Levels in rivers such as Sutlej, Ravi, Beas, Ghaggar, Yamuna, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda, Ganga, Ramganga, Sarda, Sarju and Ghaghra. There is likelihood of flash floods in some of the hill districts in these states in association with cloud burst. Necessary precautions have to be taken for possible landslides and blockages of river flows due to landslides in high ranges of these states.

Karnataka &Tamilnadu

Due to continuous inflows from the previous spell of rainfall, most of the dams in Cauvery Basin have reached very close to 90-97% storage. Any local rainfall in association with convective activity may also help in adding to the flow in these basins. Round the clock watch has to be maintained for proper reservoir operation and information to all downstream Districts as well as to lower riparian States well in advance. The releases from Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagar through river are becoming in flows into Mettur Dam whichis likely to get slow in flows for next 3-4days.

Most of the dams in Krishna Basin are also having storage between 86% to 97%. Hidkal Dam on River Ghataprabha is filled to 97% of its full capacity and hence close watch has to be maintained for any increased inflows likely due to the very heavy rainfall forecasted in Madhya Maharashtra during the next 2-3 days. Due to heavy rain in Madhya Maharashtra, Hidkal and Malaprabha are also getting heavy inflows.

Due to river flows from upstream areas of river Krishna, Almatti Dam and Narayanpur Dam are getting heavy inflows and since these dams are filled around 90% to 92% of the capacity, both the dams are releasing the excess flow. There is forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Madhya Maharashtra for next 4-5 days. Due to this there is likelihood of rise in water levels in Upper Krishna Basin in the upstream of Almatti Dam.

It is advised that close watch has to be maintained for increased inflows likely during the next 2-3 days. Releases from any of these reservoirs may be done as per rule curve and standard operating procedure.

Bihar, Jharkhand and Gangetic WestBengal

Many of the rivers in Bihar continue to flow in Severe to Above Normal Flood Situation with falling trend. The situation will continue for another 3-4 days.

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“The cyclonic storm Bulbul over east-central Bay of Bengal has moved north-westwards with a speed of 27 kmph during the past six hours and has intensified into severe cyclonic storm.

It is centred about 530 km South-South West of Sagar Islands,” the weather department said. Bulbul Cyclone is expected to cross Bengal and Bangladesh coast across Sundarbans Delta during early hours of November 10, Sunday. Odisha government on Thursday issued a revised advisory asking the districts to brace up for possible flood-like situation and water-logging.

With the effect of cyclone In Gujrat coast Mumbai and outskirt also witness heavy rains from last night. warning also issued to fishermen’s not venture in sea.

The India Meteorological Department has said that several places over Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday due to the influence of cyclonic storm Bulbul. Bengal is also likely to be battered with moderate rainfall on Saturday, the weather departmen Streets have been flooded in parts of Mumbai this morning after heavy rain through the night due to cyclonic storm Maha, which later dissipated as a “depression”. Rail and road traffic and airport operations are not affected, officials said.

The cyclonic storm Maha that formed over north-east Arabian Sea moved towards the east and north-east with wind speeds up to 12 kmph.

Heavy rain has been reported at Borivali, Kandivali and Malad in the financial capital. The rain intensified in the early morning hours today.

Fishermen have been asked not to go out to the sea along the north Maharashtra coast.

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In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, Diwali is a reminder and an opportunity to “Be the change you want to see in the world!” Keeping with the spirit, Deepak Foundation’s Samaj Suraksha Sankul organized a ‘Diwali Mela’ recently. The event focused on children with special needs, marginalized women and other special causes for the upliftment of unreached and underprivileged.

People from across Vadodara joined the fest and encouraged the children and Self Help Group’s women.

Ms Archana Joshi, Director, Deepak Foundation says, “Prociding a platform for the sale of produce by women entrepreneurs, rural artisans and children with special needs is the agenda of Diwali Mela sponsored by Deepak Group. The foundation continues to achieve its goals towards welfare of poor and the unreached.”

The mela was special as all the products, from handmade candles and diyas to chocolates and embroidered bags, pouches and more. everything was done by children with special needs and women entrepreneurs.

Stand-up comedian Manan Desai graced the occasion and the guest of honour. He said, “I really like how small scale industries are promoted over here. Small ideas like ‘Krushak Mahila Producer Company’ selling Instant Khichdi is what makes startups tomorrow. I love what Deepak Foundation has done with Samaj Suraksha Sankul and I can see their vision.” He further added that he would love to associate with this cause to generate funds. Stalls like Self Help Group women’s Farsan, handmade bags by other foundations with special causes, paintings by children with special needs and food counters provided a great platform display and showcase their products.

Dr Ruchi Mehta, Incharge, Samaj Suraksha Sankul quotes, “Our modest effort to celebrate Diwali for children with special needs have brought so much joy to the children. It’s very heartwarming to see all sections of the society coming to one Mela and celebrating together. Thanks to Deepak Group for supporting this event.” With joy rides, shopping stalls, fun activities and food, the event ended up as a celebration of joy and togetherness for the children and rural marginalized women.

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