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United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Bharat Vikas Parishad is bridge between those who serve and those in need: Shah
New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the 63rd Foundation Day celebration of the Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) today, said that the organisation is acting as a bridge between those who serve and those who are in need. "Bharat Vikas Parishad has been guided by the life and ideals of Swami Vivekananda. The Parishad has embraced the three qualities of dedication (Samarpan), organization (Sangathan), and values (Sanskar) to harness the creative energy of society," Shah said. He said that the energy generated through organisational strength has brought light into the lives of millions of Indians and has touched the lives of those who most need the power of social organisation. The Bharat Vikas Parishad is not just an organisation, but an idea. It is an effort to connect every Indian with the essence of India. The Home Minister said that even after six decades since its establishment, the Bharat Vikas Parishad continues to work with relevance and appropriateness. The organization has developed a remarkable work culture that links service to organization, organization to values, and values to nation-building. He stated that the BVP has served the needy for 63 years without any desire for fame, and the world today needs such organizations. Shah said that today the organisation has become a very large organization. It has more than 1,600 branches across 412 districts of the country, and over 84,000 families are associated with this service. He said that the organization has provided a platform to those who work with a spirit of service, fostering a strong connection with them. The workers of the Bharat Vikas Parishad come forward to provide relief during disasters, organize blood donation camps to help patients, conduct values-based camps in villages, and light the lamp of values in many schools. "In the last 11 years, Prime Minister Modi's government has worked quietly like a 'Sevak' without giving big slogans, with a sense of service and a resolve to serve. He has done a lot of work to get rid of the colonial legacy. By renaming Rajpath as Kartavya Path, it reminds crores of citizens of the duties mentioned in the Constitution of India," Shah said. Shah said that in a democracy, if someone reminds of duty among those who make rights a means of their politics, then the spirit of the Constitution comes down to earth. When the country's Navy replaces the symbol of the British Army with the symbol of Shivaji Maharaj, then every Indian feels proud. After independence, a war memorial was built in the memory of the soldiers who were martyred. Through the establishment of Sengol in the Parliament, a vision has been put forward about the direction in which India is moving forward. "On one hand, temples have been renovated in Kashi, Ujjain, Shardapith and the Kartarpur corridor has been built, while on the other hand, the number of IIMs, IITs and AIIMS has also increased three times. While the new education policy has given support to education in mother tongue, India is also ready to be at the forefront in the field of artificial intelligence and cyber security today," Shah said. "By celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, we remind 140 crore Indians of the concept of leadership of the freedom movement and also make a master plan of PM Gatishakti. We work to free Kashmir from terrorism by ending Article 370, bring CAA and are on the verge of freeing the country from Naxalism. Along with this, by starting the Ministry of Cooperation, we also move forward in the direction of working for small farmers and the poor of the village," Shah highlighted. The Home Minister said that the time has come to move ahead on the basis of development without forgetting the heritage and build India that all our freedom fighters envisioned. He added that governments alone cannot solve all the problems unless the service organisations follow this path with the same goal. Present on this occasion were former Supreme Court Judge and national president of the Bharatiya Vikas Parishad, retired Justice Adarsh Kumar Goyaland other dignitaries. UNI RBE GNK
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Amit Shah praises Bharat Vikas Parishad for its significant contributions to India's development
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday praised the Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) for its significant contributions to India's development, saying the organization has brought about a substantial change in the lives of millions of people. Addressing the 63rd Foundation Day program of BVP, Shah emphasised the organization's role in bridging the gap between those who want to serve and those who need service. '....When the centenary of India's independence will be celebrated, Bharat Vikas Parishad will continue to contribute to India's development with more Vikas Parishad brought a significant change in the lives of millions of people in India and it will continue to become a bridge between those who want to serve and those who need service,' he said. Shah highlighted BVP's commitment to social service and nation-building, noting that the organization has been working tirelessly to address various social issues and promote development. He expressed confidence that BVP will continue to play a vital role in India's growth story, contributing to the country's development with enthusiasm and dedication. 'Holding the teachings of Vivekananda to high regard, this organisation was formed. Dedication, support, and education, these three values have been cherished and the work of uniting the good powers of the country has been done by Bharat Vikas Parishad. From that strength, the light which was made brought a significant change in the lives of millions of people in India and it will continue to become a bridge between those who want to serve and those who need service,' Shah said during his speech. BVP was originally founded as the 'Citizens Council' in 1963 on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. 'When the centenary of India's independence will be celebrated, Bharat Vikas Parishad will continue to contribute to India's development with more enthusiasm,' Shah added. The Bharat Vikas Parishad is a voluntary organization where they say that 'citizens from all walks of life join to work for the development and growth of our country in all fields of human endeavour through promoting a sense of patriotism, national unity and integrity. This ultimately culminates into Swasth-Samarth-Sanskarit Bharat, a physically, economically and morally strong India. According to the organisation, their work is categorised into 'sewa' (service) and 'sanskar' (educational). For their sewa, they serve the divyang people by manufacturing and providing artificial limbs, taking up integrated village development of over 65 villages all over the country (providing tube-wells for water supply, toilets, constructing / renovating ponds, pathways, drains, class rooms, temples and even common crematoria). They also work with the adivasis, protecting the environment with tree plantation, organising health checkups and yoga camps. For their 'sanskar projects' the organisation does various events for the students, youth, women and the elderly. The Bharat Ko Jano quiz competition and chorus singing of patriotic songs competition are for students to participate in. Students from colleges and professional institutes also participate in online Bharat Ko Jano quiz programmes. Since April 2024, former Supreme Court judge, justice Adarsh Kumar Goel is the national president of the BVP. Justice Goel is also the former Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal. Durga Dutt Sharma is the current national Secretary General. The BVP socio-cultural organisation was founded by 19 people, including Suraj Praskash, Bhai Mahavir, Ved Prakash Kohli, Jitendra Lal Chawla, Vasant Rao Oak, Nakul Bhargava, Ram Sarup, VK Bhatnagar, Prem Nath Seth and others. (ANI)
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
"PM Modi Built Ram Mandir, Brought 5G To India": Amit Shah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi built the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and also brought 5G, said Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, underlining the government's focus on both heritage and progress. "People with leftist ideology ask what good came from building the Ram Mandir. I say they won't understand. Modi ji built the Ram temple and brought 5G to India. He took digital payments to the vegetable seller on the street," Mr Shah said, while attending 63rd Foundation Day of Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP). The Minister also highlighted Modi government's broader efforts - from replacing colonial symbols with Indian ones to expanding AIIMS, IITs, and promoting education in regional languages. Praising BVP's legacy of selfless service inspired by Swami Vivekananda, Mr Shah said the organisation has over 1,600 branches across the country and continues to serve with dedication, especially during disasters and social causes. "It is not just an organisation, but an idea that links Indians to their identity," said Mr Shah. "BVP has been walking the path of service long before this era-and it will continue to do so," Mr Shah added.
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Technical Toolboxes Announces Strategic Growth Investment from BVP Forge to Accelerate Innovation in Energy Infrastructure Software
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technical Toolboxes, a leading provider of advanced engineering and maintenance software for energy infrastructure, today announced a strategic growth investment from BVP Forge. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Technical Toolboxes as the company addresses the evolving opportunities in energy infrastructure with its advanced analytics, simulation, and software platform. Technical Toolboxes' platform empowers utilities, pipeline operators, and engineering firms around the globe to drive regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and streamline operations via digital transformation. By integrating AI-powered insights, workflow automation, and centralized data sharing, Technical Toolboxes is helping some of the world's largest and most complex energy and engineering companies modernize their infrastructure and operations. 'We are thrilled to partner with BVP Forge as we embark on this next phase of growth,' said Jim Schuchart, CEO of Technical Toolboxes. 'BVP brings deep industry expertise, a proven track record in scaling enterprise software and AI companies, and a robust network that will help us accelerate our innovation and deliver even greater value to customers. Together, we are uniquely positioned to build a truly special company that solves the most pressing challenges facing energy infrastructure.' BVP Forge will leverage its ForgeEdge™ strategic resources to help Technical Toolboxes scale its platform, enhance customer impact, further leverage AI, and expand its reach in the energy sector. BVP Forge will also provide Technical Toolboxes access to the growth IP, talent network, and roadmap insights of Bessemer Venture Partners, which has decades of experience scaling technology companies into market leaders. 'Technical Toolboxes plays a central role in protecting some of the world's most critical infrastructure,' said Rob Arditi, Partner at BVP Forge. 'We're excited to work alongside Jim and the Technical Toolboxes team to drive innovations in asset integrity for the most respected utilities, operators, and engineering firms around the world.' About Technical Toolboxes Technical Toolboxes is a leading software platform for the energy infrastructure industry. Founded in 1996, it serves more than 400 leading operators, utility companies, and service providers globally today with critical engineering solutions across the asset lifecycle. Technical Toolboxes helps customers meet industry challenges by reducing operational risk, maintaining compliance, and standardizing internal processes through digital transformation. Technical Toolboxes is the technology partner of the Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI). Find out more at About BVP Forge BVP Forge is a private investment firm for growth-oriented, self-sustaining software-enabled and services businesses paired with access to the Bessemer Venture Partners platform. BVP Forge combines BVP's front-line industry insights, proven growth IP, and legendary executive network with tailored resources for self-sustaining companies and ForgeEdge™ strategic resources. Mission-driven teams gain an ally who values their expertise, respects their legacy, and supports them to build a winning culture and business that withstands the test of time. BVP Forge invests from a $780M fund in partnership with the $19B+ Bessemer Venture Partners venture platform that has backed industry defining businesses such as LinkedIn, MindBody, PagerDuty, Procore, ServiceTitan, Shopify, Toast, and Twilio. For more information about BVP Forge, please visit
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bessemer Venture Partners hires Pankaj Mitra to lead AI, enterprise-tech bets in India
Live Events Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) has appointed Pankaj Mitra as a partner in its India team. He will focus on investments in artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise technology, and cybersecurity The appointment comes shortly after the VC firm closed its second India-focused fund at $350 million in March. The fund is aimed at backing early-stage startups across the AI, software-as-a-service (SaaS), fintech, digital health, consumer brand, and cybersecurity an IIT Kharagpur alumnus, joins BVP from Cisco's corporate development team, where he spent the past seven years leading investments and M&A activity for the technology giant's global customer experience portfolio and for India. His portfolio included companies such as Fiddler, Uniphore, and he had worked with technology services company Infosys , where he was part of the founding team of its $500 million innovation fund and invested in companies such as Ideaforge and Whoop.'I am thrilled to join Bessemer at this pivotal time,' said Mitra. 'The ongoing AI platform shift offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for builders to usher in the next wave of tech evolution across industries.'BVP began investing in India in 2006 and has backed over 80 startups in the country so far, including BigBasket, Urban Company, Livspace, and PharmEasy. The firm has seen nine Indian portfolio companies go public, including Swiggy, Indian Energy Exchange, and Bharat Bessemer manages over $18 billion in assets and has backed companies such as Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, LinkedIn, DocuSign, Fiverr, and on the appointment, Vishal Gupta, partner at BVP, said, 'Pankaj brings a breadth of experience, which is a unique blend of investing prowess as well as deep industry knowledge. This will be invaluable as we look to deepen our commitments in AI, enterprise tech, and cybersecurity in India.'
