n Governor Mangubhai Patel said that respecting parents and elders is a deeply rooted value in our culture, nurtured from an early age within the family. He highlighted examples from the Ramayana that underscore the importance of this respect. Governor Patel was speaking at a programme held at the Administrative Academy to mark International Human Rights Day. On this occasion, he also unveiled the 'Souvenir' of the Madhya Pradesh State Human Rights Commission, themed "Care, Safety, Social Responsibility, Legal Protection, and Human Rights of Senior Citizens."

Patel said that with advancing age, the elderly have to take special care of their food and health. The family should always have a sense of sensitivity and gratitude towards the elderly. He congratulated the Commission for its efforts to create public awareness towards the protection of human rights.

Patel said that human rights are natural rights. These rights ensure self-respect, honour and security of the individual. It is the responsibility of every individual of the society along with the government to ensure that these rights are easily accessible to the person at the last link of the society. He said that the role of the State Human Rights Commission is that of the protector and guardian of human rights. The Commission is at the centre of hope and faith of the deprived and poor class. It is also the guide of the government and the society.

Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said that respect for the elderly is a subject related to our values ??and sensitivity. Senior citizens represent a valuable heritage for our families and society, serving as a treasure trove of experience. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving the benefit of Ayushman Yojana to senior citizens above 70 years of age.

Shukla said that the elderly are like living encyclopedias. They have experience in solving problems related to every sphere of life. The elderly may be physically weak, but their experience is invaluable. The youth should stay in the proximity of the elderly, take advantage of their experience and respect them. The presence of senior citizens is not only the strength of the family, but also the invaluable heritage of the society. Their service and respect is the basis of our culture. If we respect our values ??and traditions, we will definitely move towards becoming a world leader. The feeling of gratitude and respect towards senior citizens is the true path to the prosperity of the society.

Acting Chairman of Human Rights Commission, Shi Manohar Mamtani said that in the Indian context, there is a need for economic, social and legal protection of the elderly. He said that age is a continuous, irreversible, universal process. Which starts from conception till the death of a person. He said that society must step up to help address the major problems faced by the elderly, mainly physical weakness, mental illness, problem of loneliness, economic insecurity, lack of joint family, entertainment problems. Mamtani said that along with the government, we people will also have to work for the respect and protection of the senior citizens.

Acting Chairman Mamtani said that the Human Rights Commission is working sensitively for the protection of senior citizens. He said that 1343 cases have come to the notice of the Human Rights Commission. The Commission has resolved 1228 cases through the State Government. He said that as an innovation, the Commission organised camps in 24 districts of the state and resolved human rights related cases quickly. Mamtani presented a detailed report on the objectives, functions and schemes of the Commission.

Commission member Rajiv Kumar Tandon gave the welcome address.