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Senior Citizens Walk to Mark International Day of Older Persons
The elderly, donning white t-shirts and pea caps, walked to promote inter-generational bonding, bridging the gap between the old and the young.
R N Sidwani, an elderly participant said more such events should be organised for senior citizens.
"Events like this should be organised for elderly at least twice or thrice a year. It gives inspiration and strength to people like us," said Sidwani.
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Meira Kumar, who led the walkathon to mark the day, said a legislation in the interest of the senior citizens is being formulated.
"We will very soon pass a new law under which it will be mandatory for the children or the grandchildren of the family to look after the elderly in the family," she said.
The Government is very much concerned about the welfare and security of the older persons and it is our duty to extend all possible help to them, she added.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has already set up a National Council for Older Persons (NCOP) to advise and aid the Government on policies and programme on older persons.
The Ministry has also set up an Inter- Ministerial Committee with the aim of effective implementation of the NCOP.
Emphasising the need to sensitise the society at large about the problems and needs of the older persons, the Minister said, “Cooperation of NGOs and public, especially the youth was required to create an environment where older persons get respect, care and due affection.”
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