Walkathon by senior citizens at Necklace Road
(Our Correspondent)
Hyderabad: The international day of older persons was held on 8th 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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