International Day of Older Persons 2023 celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, October 01 2023:
As observed across the globe, the International Day of Older Persons 2023 was observed today at Old Age Home in Panjao Pollum under Kakching district.
It may be noted that the Old Age Home is currently being used as a relief camp.
The ceremony was held under the theme 'Resilience of older persons in a changing world' organised by Senior Citizens Forum Kakching.
The observance was accompanied with the release of a book tilted "Khutmaba Kakchingi Ahalsing" curated by Kshetri Iboyaima.
President of Senior Citizens Forum and former Minister Nongmaithem Nimai attended the event as the functional president.
Meanwhile, N Ibotombi, former Principal, Kha Manipur College, kakching and Padmashree Awardee Kshetri Muktamani were present as guests of honour.
Dr N Pramodini introduced the book to the gathering.
Simple gifts were presented to the senior inmates of the relief camp as a [art of today's International Day of Older Persons 2023 observance.
Separately, in connection with the celebration of International Day of Older Persons 2023, District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) Kakching has extended relief items to the senior inmates of the relief camps at Kakching and Keirak.
Nikita Thangjam, District Social Welfare Officer, Kakching along with her staff distributed a thick shawl to all the older inmates at Sanatombi High School Keirak; Old Age Home at Kakching Panjao Pallum; SC/ST Girls Hostel of Kha Manipur College Kakching; Kongoi Community Hall, Kakching Wairi and Kongoi Community Hall, Kakching Wairi and Kalyan Ashram, Kakching Sumak Leikai etc.