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Kerala LDF Government to the support of the Senior Citizens

15 Thursday Jun 2017

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The LDF Government in Kerala is fully committed to the cause of the senior citizens in the state. It has introduced a project ‘Vayomitram’ (meaning friendly to senior citizens), through which all the senior citizens are provided with facilitates comprising free medicine, counselling, free mobile clinic treatment etc. All those above 60 years and who have no other pension are  paid Rs. 1,100 monthly pension which is paid at their homes. Old age homes are provided in all the districts at government expense.

Today, I got the  chance to attend a Work Shop for Senior Citizens organised by the state government in Kozhikode. More than 500 senior citizens participated. Local MP, Mayor, Dist. Panchayath President, MLA, Police Officeers and may other dignitaries participated. The various issues of the senior citizens were presented by experts. Many old people explained the hardships they are being faced, including desertion by their children.  The laws protecting the senior citizens were explained.

It was a good experience. I could also meet a lot of seniors who distinguished them selves in various fields. (the photos are from all parts of India)

Government should utilise the Senior Citizens for its progress and development

28 Sunday May 2017

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Most of the Senior Citizens ( those above 60 years) are still energetic and capable of undertaking responsible work. Their capacity and experience can be well utilised for the progress and development of the nation.

While it is the responsibility of the government to take care of its senior citizens, the latter has the responsibility to serve the nation. The poor, the underprivileged, the uneducated etc.can be helped by the senior citizens in many ways. The government should work out such schemes and implement.

Start a University for the Senior Citizens

16 Tuesday May 2017

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Many of the present senior citizens could not study much in their  young age due to various factors, like non-availability of colleges nearby, poverty, need for a job to maintain the family etc. etc.

Once they have retired from their jobs, they may like to continue higher studies. It may be difficult for them to compete with the young generations.

A university for the senior citizens is an ideal thing, which will enable the senior citizens to gain more knowledge and at the same will benefit the society.

Will the government examine the point and take decision?

Senior Citizens a soft target in the Capital.

28 Saturday Jan 2017

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Almost every day reports are published in the newspapers of Delhi about the attacks on the Senior Citizens in the capital.Sometimes they are killed, beaten or looted. This happens in their homes or outside. Senior citizens are a soft target for the robbers, murderers and goondas.

Safety should be ensured to the senior citizens, who have contributed their mite to the society.