HelpAge India and district administration jointly organised a pension camp for BPl pensionaries, handicapped and widows. The programme was inaugurated by Ashok Pandey SDM Vikasnagar as the chief guest. Dr Aapga Singh State head HelpAge India focus on different activities carrying by organisation in Uttarakhand.
She also reflects on the importance of International day of senior citizens. Ram Avtar Singh district social welfare officer praised HelpAge India’s activities and thanks the organisation for its work in Uttarakhand mainly during the Himalayan tsunami.
Application form was issued to the BPl elderly, widows and handicapped people of the area. Income proof certificate was issued by the State revenue officer and medical certificate was issued by deputy CMO. A total 72 people benefited which include 51 old age pension, 13 widow pension, five handicapped pension and three Gori Kanya Vidhyadhan.
On the occasion 150-200 people was present, rest had incomplete application form most of them had no bank account. People can resubmit their application forms to district social welfare officer after duly attached necessary documents. The programme was organised by Hemant Kumar, development professional SAGP and coordinated by Shashi Kumar Negi, field coordinator. On the occasion Dr SK Shah deputy CMO, Dr Ml Sundriyal Medical Officer Premnagar, Dr JP Uniyal orthopedic surgeon, Dr BS Syana ENT surgeon, Sumsher Singh Chauhan, BN Verma health invigilator, Kanshali president Varishtha Nagrik Janhit Trust, SS Patwal, JS Chauhan, Col Surender Singh, Mrs. Vijaibala, Dr Vinodbala and Padam Kishor Yadav were present on the occasion.