Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Awareness Rally Held for International Elderly Week in Mahabubnagar
In Mahabubnagar, a special rally kicked off International Elderly Week with a strong message.
The Collector started the event, which began at the local stadium and went through the town.
The main idea was to remind everyone to be kind and respectful to older people.
The Collector explained that it's important to listen to them, understand what they need, and make them feel like they are a part of our community.
Everyone who participated took a promise to treat elders with respect.
Many important people from the area joined in to support this important cause.
An awareness rally was organized in Mahabubnagar to mark the beginning of International Elderly Week.
District Collector Viziyendira Boi flagged off the rally, which started at the stadium and proceeded towards Ambedkar Chowrasta.
The rally aimed to promote dignity, respect, and compassion for senior citizens.
Collector Viziyendira Boi stressed the importance of understanding and meeting the emotional and physical needs of the elderly with patience and kindness.
Participants, including various officials and community leaders, took a pledge to uphold respectful behavior towards senior citizens.
- Who
- District Collector Viziyendira Boi, Indira (Secretary of DLSA), Zareena Begum (District Welfare Officer), Additional SP Ratnam, ZP CEO Venkata Reddy, District Tribal Development Officer K. Janardhan, DMHO Krishna, Senior Citizens’ Forum President Jagapathi Rao, and other officials and community representatives.
- What
- An awareness rally was flagged off to mark the start of International Elderly Week, emphasizing dignity, respect, and compassion for senior citizens.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Mahabubnagar district
- Why
- To promote societal respect, care, and sensitivity towards the emotional and physical needs of senior citizens, ensuring they feel valued and included.
- Location
- Mahabubnagar district stadium grounds to Ambedkar Chowrasta
- Event
- International Elderly Week awareness rally
- Initiator
- District Collector Viziyendira Boi
- Purpose
- Promote dignity, respect, compassion, and awareness of senior citizens' needs.
