Haldwani/Dehradun-Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at present participated in the Senior Citizen Honor and Sports Ceremony-2026 organized at Dr. Sushila Tiwari Government Medical College Auditorium, Haldwani.
Addressing the senior residents on this event, the Chief Minister mentioned that the place of elders in the society is essential and their respect is the identification of any civilized society. He mentioned that senior individuals are a useful heritage of the society and the nation, whose expertise and steering offers the precise route to the society.
The Chief Minister mentioned that in a household and society the place elders are revered, happiness, peace and prosperity reside there. Calling the seniors because the sturdy roots of the society, he mentioned that their blessings and steering maintain the social construction sturdy.
He appreciated the enthusiastic participation of senior residents in competitions like volleyball, soccer and badminton in the operate and mentioned that it offers the message that age is only a quantity and there is no such thing as a substitute for power and enthusiasm in life.
The Chief Minister mentioned that underneath the management of PM Narendra Modi, the respect, security and welfare of senior residents is being given prime precedence by the Central Government. He mentioned that work is being achieved to make the lives of senior residents secure and dignified by means of varied schemes like Atal Vayoabhyudaya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Vay Vandana Yojana and Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana.
He mentioned that the state authorities can also be working with full dedication for the welfare of senior residents. Under the Old Age Pension Scheme, a pension of Rs 1500 per 30 days is being supplied to about 6 lakh senior residents of the state by means of DBT. Also, the choice to provide separate pension to each husband and spouse is additional strengthening their monetary safety.
The Chief Minister knowledgeable that the system of outdated age properties in the state is being strengthened. Government outdated age properties are operating in Bageshwar, Chamoli and Uttarkashi, whereas development work of recent buildings is in progress in Dehradun, Almora and Champawat. Apart from this, a contemporary mannequin outdated age house can also be being constructed in Rudrapur.
He knowledgeable that underneath Atal Vayoabhyudaya Yojana, diet, well being companies and leisure amenities are being supplied to senior residents. Also, for the primary time in the state, human sources are being ready by means of Geriatric Caregiver Training Programme.
The Chief Minister mentioned that underneath the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana, assistive units are being supplied to senior residents and the power of free cataract surgical procedure can also be being supplied. He mentioned that this 12 months a goal has been set to supply free surgical procedure to 1300 senior residents.
He additionally mentioned that the Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens Act has been successfully applied, underneath which senior residents have authorized rights for his or her upkeep.
On this event, the Chief Minister assured the senior residents that the state authorities is absolutely dedicated to their respect, safety and amenities and will proceed to work for his or her dignified life.