Web Desk, 02 October, 2016: Assam Directorate of Social Welfare and NGO HelpAge India have jointly observed the International Day of Older Persons in Guwahati.
The Chairman of Assam Senior Citizens Council Subhabrata Sarma presided over the function on Saturday and highlighted that the significance of observing the Day was to create a society where the elderly have the right to an active, healthy and dignified life.
He called for generating awareness amongst different stakeholders and especially among younger generation towards enabling the older persons to realise their potential and pledge to build a life of dignity and honour.
Sarma further elaborated on various provisions made under the Assam State Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2012, for the betterment and welfare of senior citizens in the state, an official release said.
Commissioner for persons with Disabilities Palash Gharpholia, Additional Director of Social Welfare Dipak Kumar Choudhury and noted Social Activist Jagat Baruah also spoke on the occasion on the status of the elderly in the state and the various initiatives taken for their development and welfare. Ten senior citizens were also felicitated on the occasion.
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