President of India launches Key Initiatives for Senior Citizens at ‘Ageing with Dignity’ Event at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Droupadi Murmu graced an event ‘Ageing with Dignity - Initiatives for the Welfare of Senior Citizens’, at Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre today (Rashtrapati Bhawan Press Release: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2126092). The event organised by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment witnessed the launch of the senior citizens welfare portal, the virtual inauguration of senior citizens homes, the distribution of Aids and Assistive devices and the signing of an MoU between the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and Brahmakumaris organization. It brought together senior citizens, social organisations, school children, and spiritual leaders to reaffirm India's traditional ethos of respecting and honouring the elderly.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, stated that policies are rooted in the values of respect and empathy for the elderly. The launch of the Senior Citizen Welfare Portal and the inauguration of senior citizen homes reflect the government’s strong commitment to inclusive development and active ageing. The event aimed at fostering an inclusive society for the senior citizens. It acknowledged the contribution of senior citizens, need for creating an inclusive environment, wisdom and experience bringing together diverse voices and spiritual leaders for the intergenerational bonding and welfare of our senior citizens. Other dignitaries gracing the event included Ministers of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Ramdas Athawale and Shri B.L. Verma.