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The International Day of Older Persons is being celebrated today. The day broke in the capital with a "Intergenerational Walk" by senior citizens and school children at Rajpath near India Gate to promote active ageing. The Walkathon was flagged off by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Smt. Meira Kumar. The theme of the Walkathon was "All Ages One Spirit". More than 2500 senior citizens about 500 students and young volunteers from various parts of the capital took part. The participants included people upto 95 years old.
Earlier addressing the participants, Smt. Meira Kumar said that older persons are an integral part of the society and should not feel isolated. She said that her Ministry is working on a revolutionary legislation that would ensure maintenance, health and security of older persons. Smt. Meira Kumar said that the purpose of the Walkathon is to promote love and respect among the young generation for the struggle and achievements of the older persons who in turn can draw satisfaction in them for their future.
The walk for health was organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, National Institute of Social Defence and Help Age India – an NGO working for the welfare of elderly persons.
MLD/.SJ&E-57(older persons’ walk)Oct 1
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