On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons on Monday, an intergenerational walkathon was organised by the Department of SSEPD in collaboration with the HelpAge India here.
Hundreds of senior citizens and students walked from the Master Canteen to the Ram Mandir spreading awareness on issues of seniors.
They called upon all to be sensitive towards the elderly.
Joining the event, Minister, WCD, Mission Shakti, SSEPD, MSME Prafulla Samal discussed about the Anand Wellness Center for senior citizens, which is set up at Nayapalli and being run by HelpAge India. He mentioned that more such Anand centres shall be opened at different places.
Talking on old age pension, Minister Samal said that that Odisha is reaching out to the highest number of beneficiaries in the country.
The revision of old age pension is under active consideration by the Government, he told.
SSEPD Secretary Niten Chandra highlighted the various activities undertaken by the department for the senior citizens in the State.
The State Bayojyestha Awards were conferred on nine individuals and organisations.