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Kurnool Youth Celebrate International Day of Older Persons
Young people in Kurnool held a special programme for older people.
The event took place at an old age home.
Students performed songs and other cultural activities for the residents.
They also helped with service activities and gave fruits to the elderly.
Some participants planted trees and practised yoga.
Officials asked students to respect and care for older people.
The programme helped young people understand the needs of senior citizens.
It also brought younger and older generations together.
Mera Yuva Bharat and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised the event at an old age home in Kurnool.
Students and youth volunteers performed cultural programmes and carried out service activities for senior citizens.
Participants also joined tree plantation, yoga sessions and fruit distribution for the residents.
Officials urged young people to show respect, affection, care and compassion toward older persons.
Organisers said the programme aimed to strengthen bonds between generations and encourage social service.
- Who
- Mera Yuva Bharat, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, students, youth volunteers and senior citizens participated; Race Fatima, T Aijaiah and Santoshi attended as chief guests.
- What
- A programme marking the International Day of Older Persons, including cultural performances, service activities, tree plantation, yoga and fruit distribution.
- Where
- An old age home in Kurnool.
- When
- Thursday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- To promote respect, care and companionship for senior citizens and strengthen bonds between generations.
Key facts
- Event
- International Day of Older Persons celebration
- Location
- An old age home in Kurnool
- Organisers
- Mera Yuva Bharat and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
- Participants
- Students, youth volunteers and senior citizens
- Activities
- Cultural programmes, service activities, tree plantation and yoga
- Other support
- Fruits were distributed to old age home residents
- Key message
- Youth were encouraged to respect, care for and serve older persons
Sources
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