The Voice Of Senior Citizens: November 2010

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Helpage India delegation meets governor

Hyderabad: On 1^st October, 2010, the delegation of Helpage India has met Shri E. S. L. Narasimhan, Governor of A.P on occasion of International day of elders.

Representatives of HelpAge India Dr. Rao Chelikani, Convener, Senior Citizens' Associations, A.P. Mr. Raja Rao, Secretary, AASARA Committee. Mr. S. Dass, Joint Director, A.P. Mr. Mohd. Raza Mohammed, Deputy Director, A.P. have met the governor at Rajbhavan, Hyderabad.

The delegation has submitted a memorandum to the governor. The memorandum contains the issues related to Elder persons’ Health, Economic, Financial security and Shelter. The delegation had a detailed discussion on the issues related to older persons like enhancement of pensions, delivery system of Old Age Pensions.

A Health study report of HelpAge India on Health issues of 80+ has also been released by the governor. The governor has promised the team that he would do the needful for the welfare of Sr. Citizens of A.P.

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APSCCON State Council to meet at Tadepalligudem

Hyderabad: The state council meeting of Andhra Pradesh Senior Citizens Confederation is set to be held in Tadepalligudem on 14^th Noveember, 2010 (Sunday) from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, K. N. Road, opposite Santagendaa Weekly Market, West Godavary district.

“Election to the executive committee of the council for the years 2010-2012 will also be held in the meeting and other issues related to the organization will be discussed” said Prof. V. Visweswariah, secretary general of APSCCON, in a press statement.

For accommodation and other details, the council members are requested to contact Sri. V.S.L.Narasimham, president of the association [Ph. No.08818-225257] or V.K. Veera Rao, host secretary of Tadepalligudem [Cell. No.9989335463].

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We must work for the welfare of elders

- Dr. Rao Chelikani

Hyderabad: “Everyone in the society must work for the welfare of the senior citizens to enable them to lead a comfortable life during the twilight days of their life” said Dr. Rao V.B.K. Chelikani, president of federation of state senior citizens associations.

Addressing the meeting on the occasion of international senior citizens day organized by Helpage India at People’s Plaza in Hyderabad, Dr. Rao said “It is the life feature of any civilized society to change time to time and accordingly, several changes take place in our day to day life style. The aged people too must change their attitude and lifestyle in tune with the changing times. Everybody must plan their earnings well in advance of their retirement”. He explained several problems faced by senior citizens.

He gave a call to senior citizens associations to act as a mediator between senior citizens and government and try to solve their problems by holding peaceful and purposeful discussions and talks. He also suggested the senior citizens to be aware and make use of the privileges and welfare schemes provided by the government.

“Pensioners, leading their retired life, must be thankful to the society and do their part of social work as responsible citizens. The society must think of welfare of the senior citizens while the latter too must think about the betterment of the society” said Dr. Rao. He explained several subsidies on train and bus fares, housing and health care facilities provided by the government as well as voluntary organizations.

Speaking in the meeting, Aasara GHMC project director, Smt. R. Mamata Bai opined that isolation is a curse for aged people and made an appeal to the elders to mingle with the society and spend their leisure time in social service.

Addressing the meeting, state joint director of Helpage India, S. Das expressed his delight over the unity of several senior citizen associations for coming forward to fight for the cause of senior citizens.

Deputy director, Raja Mahamad said that Helpage India is not confined only to serving the aged but, is also working for the promotion of moral values and value education among the students. MEPMA officer Prabhakar and Asia Paints manager Jayaram and others addressed the meeting.

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Saturday, November 6, 2010

HelpAge India celebrates International Day of older persons in Hyderabad

Walkathon by senior citizens at Necklace Road

(Our Correspondent)

Hyderabad: The international day of older persons was held on 8^th October at People’s Plaza under the aegis of Helpage India, Hyderabad. Hundreds of senior citizens from Greater Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy district attended the program, displaying Placards and Banners. Mr. S.P. Singh, Principal Secretary of State Transportation department, flagged off the walkathon and expressed his solidarity and support to the aged people.

The rally commenced at People’s Plaza and continued for a distance of two kilometers on the necklace road. Spectators were amused by looking at the aged people, who participated in the rally giving slogans with a great enthusiasm, bearing the scorching sun. It was impressive to note that Lambada women and aged people, who came from rural areas in Ranga Reddy district, participated in the rally in a large number. After the rally, aged people reached the premises of meeting.

Launchings: Dr. Rao VBK Chelikani, president of the federation of State Senior Citizens associations, unveiled “The Directory of Aged Homes” published by Helpage India while Mr.Prabhakar unveiled the publicity poster of Helpage India. Mrs. R. Mamata Bai, project director of Aasara, presented awards to the winners of sports and games conducted by Helpage India.

Felicitations: On this occasion, Helpage India felicitated three best senior citizens: Mr.ARK Chowdhary, recipient of Hind Ratna Award and president of Kukatpally area Bhagyanagar colony, Senior Citizens council, Mr.P.Vijaya Gopal, secretary of LB Nagar Circle Senior Citizens committee, and Mr. Venkatayya, social worker and senior citizen.

Mr. S. Das, Joint Director of Helpage India, AP, welcomed and thanked the audience for attending the meeting. Deputy Director Md. Raja Mohammad presented the mementos to the guests and offered the vote of thanks. Several staff members and activists of Helpage India did their part to make the meeting successful.

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GENEROSITY OF SENIOR CITIZENS OF ALWAL, HYDERABAD

Hyderabad: Senior Citizens of Alwal celebrated ”World Mental Health Day” on 10^thOctober, 2010. On this occasion, Sri. K. Subbarayudu, president of Alwal Senior Citizens Association, along with office bearers and members, visited “Integrated Welfare Society Home For the Aged and Mentally Sick Persons” situated at Sri Krishna Nagar, Qutubullapur, where total 106 inmates are taking shelter right from age 15 to above 60 years.

Sri. Katanguri Venkata Reddy, the founder of society, is a middle aged person serving the poor and mentally ill-people with a great dedication day and night. The self-less service of the Venkata Reddy surprised the Alwal Senior Citizens and they appreciated his services. They handed over the daily useful items such as Lunch Plates, Water Glasses and other useful Utencils, Usable Sarees and Clothes to the founder and director of the society and also promised further help to the society. The senior citizens also distributed the Biscuits to the inmates of the home on the occasion.

But, the donors were moved by the pitiful situation that the inmates do not know anything about the occasion. The mentally ill inmates do not even know their names at least and how they came to the shelter home. The hearts of the elders became warm at the time of leaving the premises. The senior citizens of Alwal promised the home the full fledged support and help on a large scale.

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