Erode Collector highlights need to support senior citizens
Erode District Collector S. Kandasamy has called for increased public awareness regarding helplines for senior citizens and women. He emphasized the importance of social support and government schemes like the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana to ensure the dignity and welfare of the elderly.
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Promoting social welfare programs is essential for protecting vulnerable populations and fostering community responsibility.
District Collector S. Kandasamy on Thursday (September 10) highlighted the need for more awareness among the public about the 14567 National Helpline for Senior Citizens and the 181 Women Helpline.
Speaking at an awareness and sensitisation programme on senior citizens’ welfare at Nandha College of Physiotherapy, Mr. Kandasamy said caring for senior citizens was not merely a legal obligation but also a reflection of the country’s culture.
Senior citizens, who had devoted much of their lives to their families and society, face age-related health challenges, including joint pain and neurological problems, besides psychological issues such as loneliness and stress. Spreading awareness among the younger generation about these issues was essential, he said.
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