Former Union Minister Vijay Goel visited the village areas of Laampur, Narela and Baakner here on Sunday to take stock of the damage due to the hailstorm and rain that lashed the national Capital and urged the Delhi Government to compensate the farmers, whose crops were destroyed, by paying them Rs 60,000 per acre.

Hailstorm and rain had lashed the national capital on Saturday.

Goel, a Rajya Sabha MP, saw the damage suffered by the wheat, mustard, sunflower crops that were to be cut in 15-20 days and interacted with the farmers.

He was accompanied by District Magistrate Neel Daman Khatri, farmers from several villages and the heads of various panchayats.

The BJP leader said at least 50,000 families in Delhi were dependent on agriculture and grew crops on land measuring a total of 1.25 lakh acres.

He assured the farmers that he will fight for them and ensure that they got due compensation for their loss.

In a press statement, Goel said he had spoken to farmers, village pradhans and sarpanches throughout the national capital and assessed that the farmers should be paid a compensation of Rs 60,000 per acre.

He said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government in Delhi, which has been distributing freebies among people, should definitely compensate the farmers.

Goel added that at a time when everyone was scared of the coronavirus, it will be difficult for the farmers to make ends meet.

He assured the farmers that he will raise the issue of crop loss in Parliament.

Vision for Delhi

My visions for Delhi stems from these inspiring words of Swami Vivekanada. I sincerely believe that Delhi has enough number of brave, bold men and women who can make it not only one of the best cities.

My vision for Delhi is that it should be a city of opportunities where people

Changes required in
Delhi

Delhi Villages Delhi has 369 villages which, though called as Urban Villages but, continue to suffer from developmental inequalities. The basic infrastructure is in such a sorrow state that some villages

Education empowers our children, making them strong enough to look after themselves in any given situation. A large role in delivering the education is played by our educational institutions

Power is the basis of human lives and is used in almost everything we have. Hence it's vital in the interest of social development and welfare that power reaches to common citizens

Water, though being one of the most precious resources on the earth, is availabile in limited amount. Hence it's necessary that due management of the water resources is taken for the existence of life.

Healthcare The Delhi government being the major health service provider is responsible for the healthcare services in Delhi but due to lack of planning and vision of Delhi government

Pollution According to a Greenpeace study, New Delhi is the most polluted capital city in the world. The PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels have crossed the emergency levels of 500ug/m3.

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People Says

One must appreciate how Vijay Goel is working so hard and looking out for all sports. One can feel the change. Best wishes!

Saurabh Thapliyal

Simply will appreciate Vijay Goel's working style, witnessed his personal attention to west Delhi - Paschim Vihar ppl even at late hours.

Neerja

No cricket with Pak until terrorism stops, says sports minister Vijay Goel Finally! Kudos for a much needed call!

Amrita Bhinder

Vijay Goel is a national leader with wider vision and worked on the ground in Delhi.

Shantanu Gupta

Vijay on Issues

Delhi Villages It's ironic that our national capital Delhi, which is often termed as a world-class metro, still has over 360 under-developed villages in it. These villages are detached from the city and seem unaware of the tremendous progress all around them.

Education is a progressive discovery of our ignorance. Hence it's imperative in the interest of societal development that its children and youth are well educated. It's a shame that Delhi despite being the capital of India is not fully literate whereas a small state like Kerala has attained 100% literacy.

Water is vital for the existence of life but we need to realize that like all the other resources it is not unlimited and, going by the experts' opinion, the next war could be fought because of it.

Housing To own a home, irrespective of the size, is a dream cherished by many. I understand this sentiment and that is why I championed the cause to help protect the applicants who were promised homes and felt cheated by the Delhi government.

Power is one of the basic amenities of life happens to be a matter of great concern for the citizens of Delhi. Faulty meters, power shortage and inflated power bills are the most common grievances faced by every other citizen.

Youth Development Youth is the backbone of our country's progress and we all need to work towards their overall development. Apart from providing training & employment in traditional careers I have always encouraged active youth participation in politics.

Achievements

I believe the youth is the backbone of our country's progress and I have always worked towards their overall development.

Chandni Chowk I have a keen interest in exploring and learning about culture, traditions and Heritage. Chandni Chowk, my former parliamentary constituency, is a perfect example of the multicultural and multi-religious India.

Vijay's Initiatives

Toy Bank

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Senior Citizens

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