Cultural Event Promotes Elderly Respect and Inclusion

A special event called 'Aradhana' was held to celebrate and honor elderly people.

It was organized by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The event took place at Bhim Hall of DIAC and was part of the celebrations for the International Day of Older Persons in 2025.

The theme was 'Anubhav Se Urjaa Tak', which means 'From Experience to Energy'.

During the event, there were musical performances by the Air Force Band and a dance performance by Padma Shree Geeta Chandran and her team.

The Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, B L Verma, spoke about the importance of respecting and learning from senior citizens.

He mentioned that the government is working to ensure the welfare and dignity of elderly people.

The event was special because it brought together three generations: elderly people, young adults, and children.

The Ministry also highlighted that there are about 10 crore senior citizens in India, and this number is expected to rise to 22 crore by 2036.

They emphasized the need for policies that focus on the well-being of senior citizens.