Awareness programme highlights rights of parents and senior citizens
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, November 18 2025:
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Chandel, in collaboration with Numei SHG Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited (NUSMUCOS Ltd), conducted an awareness programme on the "Maintenance and Welfare of Parents & Senior Citizens (MWPSC) Act, 2007" at CMTC, NUSMUSCOS, Island Village, Tengnoupal district.
The programme began with a welcome address by Tonarthang Marem, vice president of NUSMUCOS Ltd, followed by an opening prayer led by Chongom Ringneikip, Joint Secretary of NUSMUCOS Ltd .
Ch Daring, Internal Mentor, moderated the session.
During the programme, Advocate Jacky Lucy elaborated on the provisions of the MWPSC Act, 2007, highlighting the entitlements of senior citizens and parents-particularly their right to food, clothing, residence, and medical care.




