Dehradun-Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday participated in the state level program on the occasion of International Older Culture Day at Himalayan Cultural Center, Lemonwala, Dehradun. He greeted all senior residents of the state for International Older Day. On this occasion, he honored the aged and likewise made the Senior Civil Award decision. During the program, the Chief Minister additionally planted saplings in the title of a tree mom. During this time, the Chief Minister flagged off the free ambulance van and Vakathan rally of the enlargement devoted to the service of the aged.
The Chief Minister mentioned that senior residents are pillars of our society, whose blessings and expertise are guides for all society. He mentioned that by numerous schemes of the state authorities and the central authorities, steady efforts are being made for respect, safety, well being and welfare of the aged. Referring to many welfare schemes together with Atal Vayabhyudaya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Vay Vandana Yojana, Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana, Old Age Pension Scheme, he mentioned that the quantity of pension is being made accessible on to about 6 lakh aged folks in the state by DBT in their financial institution accounts.
The Chief Minister mentioned that the system of previous age properties in the state is consistently being strengthened. State previous age properties are working in Bageshwar, Chamoli and Uttarkashi districts, whereas new buildings in Dehradun, Almora and Champawat are below building. Model previous age house is being constructed at Rudrapur in Udham Singh Nagar district with the assist of the central authorities. The course of for the institution of previous age properties can also be transferring in Rudraprayag, Tehri, Pauri and Pithoragarh.
The Chief Minister mentioned that specialists are being skilled to take care of senior residents below the Jeriatric Care Givar Training Program. The state goals to arrange 150 grasp trainers and care givars this 12 months.
The Chief Minister mentioned that below the National Vayoshri Yojana, equipment are being supplied to the aged. This 12 months, a goal has been set to bear a free surgical procedure of 1,300 senior residents for a free surgical procedure. The Parents and Senior Citizen Maintenance Act has additionally been carried out in the state to guard the rights of the civilian residents.
Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi, Chairman Senior Citizen Welfare Council Ramchandra Gaur, Vice President Mrs. Shanti Mehra, Harak Singh Negi, SC Commission Chairman Mukesh Kumar, Secretary Social Welfare Dr. Sridhar Babu Addanki, Director Social Welfare Chandrasinh Dharmashaktu have been current on the occasion.