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NTR Collector Calls Senior Citizens Invaluable Assets to Society
Officials in Vijayawada held a programme for International Day of Older Persons.
NTR district collector Dr G Lakshmisha said older people are very important to society.
He said their knowledge and life experiences can help younger people.
He also said the government would support their safety, welfare and dignity.
DCP KGV Saritha said everyone should help protect senior citizens.
The collector asked children to respect their parents and not neglect them.
He warned that people who mistreat older citizens can face legal action.
About 200 senior citizens attended, and some elderly people and old-age home administrators were honoured.
NTR district collector Dr G Lakshmisha called senior citizens invaluable assets whose experiences guide future generations.
He said legal safeguards protect older people and assured government support for their welfare, safety and dignity.
DCP KGV Saritha urged society to share responsibility for protecting senior citizens and respecting their contributions.
Officials warned that those who mistreat or unlawfully harm senior citizens would face action under the law.
About 200 senior citizens attended the Vijayawada programme, where people aged 80 to 100 and old-age home administrators were felicitated.
- Who
- NTR district collector Dr G Lakshmisha, DCP KGV Saritha, Second Additional District Judge M Sunil Kumar and about 200 senior citizens attended.
- What
- A district-level programme recognized senior citizens and discussed their welfare, safety, dignity and legal protection.
- Where
- The event took place at the Freedom Fighters’ Building in Vijayawada.
- When
- The programme was held on Thursday to mark the International Day of Older Persons.
- Why
- It was organized to honour senior citizens and promote respect, protection and support for them.
Key facts
- Event
- District-level programme marking the International Day of Older Persons
- Location
- Freedom Fighters’ Building, Vijayawada
- Attendance
- Around 200 senior citizens from district associations and old-age homes
- Honourees
- Senior citizens aged 80 to 100 years and old-age home administrators
- Key assurance
- The government would support senior citizens’ welfare, safety and dignity
- Legal warning
- Those who ill-treat or unlawfully harm senior citizens would face action under the law
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