International Day of Older Persons observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, October 02 2023:
In connection with International Day of Older Persons held under the theme 'Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generation', District Social Welfare, Kakching officer Nikita Thangjam and her staff presented blankets to elderlies staying in relief camps at Sanatombi High School, Keirak; Old Age Home, Kakching Panjao Pallum; Kha Manipur College, Kakching SC/ST Girls' Hostel; Kakching Wairi Kongoi community hall; and Kalyan Ashram, Kakching Sumak Leikai on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Senior Citizens Forum, Kakching observed International Day of Older Persons 2023 under the theme 'Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World' at Old Age Home, Kakching Panjao Pallum on Sunday.
The programme was attended by Senior Citizens Forum, Kakching president ex-minister Nongmaithem Nimai; Kha Manipur College retired principal Naorem Ibotombi and Padma Shree awardee Moirangthem Muktamani as presidium members.
As part of the observance, the Forum presented gifts to elderlies living in the home as well as to Yengkhom (o) Muhini Devi of Kakching Mayai Leikai who reached the age of 100 on Sunday.
A book titled 'Khutmaba Kakchinggi Ahalshing' complied by state awardee (carpentry) Kshetrimayum Iboyaima was also released at the function.