Observing the International Day for Older Persons, Indore Mayor Malini laxman Singh Gaud felicitated the senior citizens of city in a programme organised at Gandhi Bhavanon Wednesday.
The senior citizens of 100 years of age were felicitated with Rs 1000, shawl and shrifal, while the senior citizens below 100 years of age were felicitated with shrifal and shawl.
While informing about the event Urban Poverty Eradication in-charge Shobha Ramdas Garg said that the felicitation event is organised every year marking the International Day for Older Persons. On the occasion Mayor Malini laxman Singh Gaud along with MlA Usha Thakur felicitated the elderly persons of the city. Besides, Mayor also served food to the seniors on the occasion.
Garg further informed that the elderly persons above 100 years of age who were felicitated included Rama Bai (101 years old), Mishri Bai (100 years old), Kesar Bai (101 years old), Krishna Das (100 years old), Sunder Bai (102 years old), Geeta Bai (104 years old) and Sita Bai (101 years old). Besides, more than 300 senior citizens below 100 years of age were felicitated during the programme.
While addressing the event, Mayor Malini laxman Singh Gaud said that the older persons should not only be respected on the International Day for Older Person but every day. She said that there should not be any old age homes in society as every individual needs their blessings to be successful in life. It is the responsibility of every individual to take care of their parents and grandparents at home.
On the occasion mayor in council member Ashwin Shukla, councilor Kanchan Gidwani, Sarita Mangwani and other IMC officials were present.