Delhi Government will organise a grand fashion show titled Smart & Sexy@70 of senior citizens as an effort to celebrate International Day for Elders on October 1. The Department of Social Welfare has sought the cooperation of different departments of Government apart from the NGOs and private agencies. Principal Secretary (Social Welfare & WCD) Dr Satbir Bedi said that cooperation from departments like Delhi Transport Corporation, Delhi Tourism, Directorate of Education has also been sought.
Delhi Tourism will organise poster and painting competition in all three Dilli Haats and also ensure that on the October 1, elderly people entering Dilli Haats are welcomed with a flower. DTC will carry messages in the form of stickers in buses appealing people and motivating them to protect and respect senior citizens. Education Department will organise painting competition among school children on the theme of safeguarding, protecting and respecting the elders.
Delhi Police has prepared greeting cards to extend wishes to elderly people. This apart, a grand function will be organised at India Gate. “Senior citizens and elderly are the storehouse of knowledge and treasure of experiences. They need support, security and protection of their interests in the hands of the society. It is a matter of great concern that it is the family members which treat the elderly neglected and keep distance from them and their this behaviour has become a security threat to the elderly persons,” said Bedi.