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ELDERLY NEWS WISHES ITS READERS WORLD ELDERS ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

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ELDERLY NEWS WISHES ITS READERS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR, LOHRI & MAKAR SANKRANTI

VOL 004 Issue No. : 48VOL : MONTH Rs. 5/-MONTH : DECEMBER, 2017 Rs. 5/-

SUNIL ARORA, ELECTION COMMISSIONER OF INDIA SAYS SOCIAL SECURITY TO ELDERS A MUST R.P. GAUTAM, SOCIAL WELFARE MINISTER, DELHI GOVT. MEETS CONFEDERATION MEMBERS

COUNCIL RESCUES WIDOW 90 YEARS

ROMIL BAANIYA TAKES OVER AS DCP (SOUTH)

A 3 members delegation of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi led by its President, J.R.Gupta met in his office on 16-11-2017. The Sh. Sunil Arora, Election Commissioner of Indiaother members were S/Sh. D.K.Sangal and Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal. The members shared with him various issues concerning Senior Citizens. J.R.Gupta told him that at present there are 11 crore senior citizens in India and 11 Lakh alone in Delhi. The National Policy of Older Persons was notified in 1999 by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India but no action has been taken so far for its implementations, although, a period of more than 18 years have already elapsed. Even though, senior citizens in Delhi are getting much more old-age pension and other facilities as compared to rest of the Country. Sh. Sunil Arora was of the view that like foreign countries, senior citizens of India should also be provided social security by Govt. to enable them to live with dignity at their fag end. J.R.Gupta also extended an invitation to him to visit Recreation Centre, Green Park Extension as per his convenience to take a round of the various free facilities Like Physiotherapy, Blood Sugar Test, Computer Training, Yoga Classes, Library, News Papers, Television, Carom Board, Chess, Ludo, health checkup camps, consultations by eminent doctors & Spiritual Discourses being provided by the Council on daily basis to lonely senior citizens in order to keep them busy and feel free from loneliness. He accepted the invitation and assured to visit in the last week of December.

- A report by D.K. Sangal, Incharge

A 7 members delegation of Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi (an umbrella body of 11 lakh senior citizens) led by its Chairperson, J.R.Gupta, met Sh.Rajendra Pal Gautam, Social Welfare Minister, Delhi Govt. on 21-11-2017 at his official residence. The other members were S/Sh. L.R.Garg, Gyan Singh Tokas, B.S.Yadav, R.S.Verma, G.R.Sehgal and Dinesh Kumar Sangal. The delegation members shown their concern about the inordinate delay on the part of Social Welfare Department regarding pending issues concerning senior citizens and requested the Minister for his kind intervention. J.R.Gupta also requested the Minister to issue necessary directions for publishing the press release regarding invitations of applications from SCAs seeking Recreational Grants on priority basis as they are waiting since March, 2016. The Minister assured the delegation members to hold a meeting of Officers of Social Welfare Department with Confederation members before 15th December 2017 to expedite the pending issues. - A Report By L.R. Garg

Mrs.Krishna Rani (90), widow, resident of 127, Tilak Khand, Giri Nagar, Kalkaji approach the Senior Citizens Council of Delhi on 17-11-2017 with a copy of complaint against her younger son Harish and his wife Mrs.Nutan residing in same house regarding harassing, abusing and beating with a sole motive to grab her aforesaid self acquired property, already lodged in Govind Puri Police Station. Mr.Harish and Mrs.Nutan along with their aunt visited the Recreation Centre, Green Park Extension on 22-11-2017 and requested them to solve their family problems amicably. Both the parties were also called on 24-11-2017 to discuss their specific issues face to face and agreed to vacate the house within 15 days. - EDITOR

Romil Baaniya, IPS of 2007 batch of Arunachal, Goa, Mizorama & Union Territories (AGMUT) has joined as DCP (South) on 21-11-2017 in place of Sh. Ishwar Singh who has been transferred to Traffic Police as DCP, New Delhi District. A courtesy call meeting with him would be arranged shortly. -EDITOR

Senior Citizens Council of Delhi celebrated joint birthday of its 20 members on 26th November, 2017, whose birthday falls in the month of November, 2017 at its Recreation Centre, First Floor, Community Centre, Green Park Extension. An entertainment programme was also organized in which many female and male members recited poems , bhajans, songs etc. The function commenced with Ganesh Vandana by Mrs Sunita Sharma followed by bhajans by Shri Surinder Mohan Sharma, Mrs Kamlesh Popli & Mrs Contd. on page 3 with more photo

RESPECT OF ELDERS IS OUR CULTURE SAYS MRS RADHIKA ABROL PHOGAAT, SDMC COUNCILLOR, WARD- 61- S

Editorial Board of Elderly News : B.S. Yadav (Dwarka), G.R. Sehgal (Sant Nagar), Ved Prakash Gupta (Mayur Vihar), J.C. Narang (Tagore Garden), Dinesh Kumar Sangal (Arjun Nagar) Reporters : Pratap Singh, Harish Gupta, Gyan Singh Tokas & Surinder Mohan Sharma (Chief Editor J.R. Gupta (Responsible only for selection of News under the P.R.B. Act. 1867). All disputes, subject to Delhi Jurisdiction. E-mail: guptajr2005@gmail.com, Web: www.seniorcitizensdelhi.org.

Daily Spiritual Discourses at Deer Park (7 & 8 ) AM AM Pt. Kavita Kant Bajpai (Rai-Bareli) from 01.12.2017 to 15.12.2017, Pt. Suresh Mishra (Banaras) from 16.12.17 to 31.12.17 & Pt. Raghubansh Bhushan Pandey (Chitrakoot) from 01.01.18 to 15.01.18 & Also at Shiv Mandir, Green Park from 4.45 pm to 5.45 pm daily, Shri Ram Mandir, B5 Block, Safdarjung Enclave from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm daily, Sadbhavana Satsang Mandal, Flats, Munirka on DDAevery Sunday from 10.00 am to 11.00 am & RECREATION CENTRE, GREEN PARK EXTENSION DAILY FROM 3.15 TO 4.15 PM -H.D. , Founder Member RALHAN

APPEAL TO ENROLL LIFE SUBSCRIBERS ELDERLY NEWS of : Elderly News requests to all readers to enroll themselves by making one time payment of Rs. 500/- along with 1 photo as life time subscription fee which can be deposited in Bank Account No. 603610110002726 of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi in Bank of India, Safdarjung Enclave Branch, which is exempted under 80G of Income Tax Act 1961. -L.R. Garg, -EDITOR

APPEAL FOR AFFILIATION WITHCONFEDERATION Till Date Registered Senior Citizens Associations have affiliated with the 131Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi (An umbrella Body of 11 Lakh Senior Citizens across Delhi). In order to take up issues of Senior Citizens with the Govt., all other s are requested to join hands with the Confederation by joining as life SCAmember by making one time payment of Rs. 500/- only. - , Secy. General.B.S. Yadav

Senior Citizens Council of Delhi has been organizing daily spiritual, social & cultural activities for its members for the last . The Council is also 37 yearsprotecting lonely Senior Citizens from abuses/humiliations from their own children & others. A good number of cases have already been solved by the Council headed by its President Sh. J.R. Gupta, during the current year. Any Senior Citizens residing in any part of Delhi is cordially invited to become a

life member of the Council by paying one time payment of Rs. 1200/- by cheque/cash including 1 photo with Rs. 500/- for Elderly News. - A.C. BANSAL

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INSURANCE POLICIES MUST BE LINKED WITH AADHAARFive things needed while linking Aadhaar with insurance policies : 1. Aadhaar and PAN/Form 60 are mandatory for obtaining financial services including insurance. Form 60/61 is submitted by those not owning a PAN (Permanent Account Number) card for making a transaction where quoting of PAN is mandatory. 2. Central Government vide gazette notification dated 1st June 2017 notified the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017 making Aadhaar and PAN/Form

60 mandatory for availing financial services including Insurance and also for linking the existing policies. 3.The Aadhaar linkage rule is applicable on life insurance companies and general insurance companies including standalone health insurers. 4.The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India or IRDAI, constituted by an act of Parliament to protect the interest of and ensure fair treatment to policyholders, consists of 10 members - A chairman, 5 whole-time members and 4 part-time members. 5. There are 24 life insurance companies and 33 general insurers operating in the country. -EDITOR

ANNUAL FUNCTION OF GANGOTRI ENCLAVE SC FORUM ON 29TH OCTOBER 2017

AGM-CUM-BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATION OF SCA SIDDHARTHA EXTN. ON 29.10.2017

ACTIVITIES BY SCAW MISSION - TAGORE GARDEN ON 5TH NOVEMBER 2017

BIRTHDAY & GURU-PURAB CELEBRATION BY SILVER CWA - ROHINI, SEC-13

KALKAJI SCW FORUM VISITED MT. ABU 30TH OCTOBER TO 2ND NOVEMBER, 2017

PRAKASH UTSAV CELEBRATON BY SCWS - SHALIMAR BAGH ON 04.11.2017

PULMONOLOGY TALK AT MAX HOSPITAL, PANCHSHEEL PARK ON 18-11-2017

ACTIVITES BY GULMOHAR JOURNALISTS' COLONY SC FORUM ON 26.11.2017

JOINT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION BY SVN MUNCH - SHALIMAR BAGH

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION BY SC CULTURAL ASSOCIATION-MOTI NAGAR ON 26.11.2017

JOINT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF SCF, PE, SEC-18, ROHINI ON 26-11-2017

JOINT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION BY KALKAJI SCW FORUM

180 Member (4 buses) of Senior Citizes Welfare Mission, Tagore Garden, enjoyed a day long picninc at “Lohagarh Farms” Badshahpur, Gurugram) on 5th Nov. 2017. Members showed interest & took part in the various Rural & Urban activities provided in the Farm. Members relized Breakfast, Lunch *& whole day availability of Tea with Snacks. In the afternoon members, participated in various activities & also played “Tambola Game” .

- A report by R.K. Katyal, Senior Vice President

Kalkaji Senior Citizens Welfare Forum Felicitating Sardar Harmeet Singh Kalka (Ex-ML A) on jo i nt Bi r thday celebration of members.

-A report by Y. N. Sharma,President

Prakash Utsav - the birth anniversary of great Guru Nanak Dev Ji, was celebrated by Senior Citizens Welfare Society on 4-11-2017. Speakers Smt Gurcharan Thukral & Smt Hitesh Luthra shared the life & teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Inspirational verses were sung by Sh B. K. Mishra, accompanied by a tabla player. Songs & Shabad by Shri R. C. Sethi & B. N. Chandana were highly applauded. The atmosphere was very serene and absorbing. The celebrations concluded with 'Karha Prashad'.

- A report by Capt Chander Sachdev , General Secreary

20 members of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi participated in a talk on Pulmonology at Max Hospital, Panchsheel Park on 18-11-2017. The talk was very useful and affirmative followed by complementary X-ray and Pulmonary function test ( PFT ). The event concluded followed by lunch. -EDITOR

A lecture was organised on the "Unknown Facts of Madan Mohan Malviya" by senior most member Mr. P.L.Jaiswal, who has a study on him for more than 40 years. A couple, Mr. P.S. Dhingra whose golden jubilee marriage anniversary was also celebrated which was a surprise for them. Birthday celebrations was done with tea party at Gulmohar Centre on 26th November. -A report by Subhash Saluja, Secretary

Joint Birthday on 30th Nov. 2017 was celebrated by Sahyog Varish Nagrik Manch, CC Block, Shalimar Bagh. Madam Bandna Kumari Hon'ble MLA was the Chief Guest in the function. -A report by R.K. Nanda, President

Moti Nagar SCCA celebrated birthdays of its 76 members on 26.11.2017 at Moti Nagar Sr. Citizens Recreation Centre, which was chaired by Moti Nagar Nigam Parshad, Shri Vipin Malhotra, in the company of its President Shri Subhash Sharma, Advocate & Secretary, Shri Anil Bhatnagar along with its Executive Committee Members. The program started with songs, gazals, poems, bhajans, etc., & then cake was cut wishing the birthday members & ended with refreshments. - A report by Subhash Sharma, President

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TALK ON DIABETES BY DR. G.S.GREWAL, AT RECREATION CENTRE,GREEN PARK EXTN. ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD DIABETES DAY

Senior Citizens Council of Delhi organised a talk on diabetes at its Recreation Centre, Green Park Extension in which a large number of senior citizens participated. An eminent Dr. G.S.Grewal delivered a very useful and affirmative talk on the awareness of diabetes and its precautions & cure. He stressed the need for regular walking, control on diets, tension free in day to day life and regular check up at the advice of doctor. In a question-answer session, he replied many questions relating to diabetes disease, its cure & precautions. J.R.Gupta, President of the Council thanked Dr. Grewal. Such talks on various health issues are being organised by eminent doctors on regular basis free of cost and to deliver them treatment at their doorsteps in order to keep them free from any disease through out the year particularly those lonely senior citizens. The talk concluded followed by refreshments. - A report by D.K. Sangal, Incharge

GEETA JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS ON 30-11-2017 BY VISHAV HINDU PARISHAD

RAM RAJ BHANDARI OF JODHPUR FELICITATED AT DEER PARK ON 02-12-2017

5 MEMBERS DELEGATION OF SCWA MEHRAULI VISITED RECREATION CENTRE, GREEN PARK EXTN. ON 17-11-2017

SUNDERKAND PATH ORGANISED AT RECREATIONAL CENTRE, GREEN PARK EXTENSION ON 05-12-2017

Vishav Hindu Parishad, Sector-6, R.K.Puram celebrated Geeta Jayanti on 30-11-2017 in which 40 members of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi also participated. The function commenced with lighting of lamp by the guests S/Sh. Champat Rai , International General Secretary, Jugal Kishore, Kendriya Mantri, Vishav Hindu Parishad, J. R.Gupta, President, Senior Citizens Council of Delhi and Pandit Vijender Nandan Das, Vice-President ISKCON Temple. Sh. Pawan Kumar Gupta, Publicity Mantri was the coordinator of the function. Pandit Vijender Nandan Das delivered a very useful key note address highlighting that Geeta is a voice of God, Lord Krishna and is based on conversation between Arjuna and Lord Krishna at the battlefield of Kurukshetra, when Arjuna was unable to decide what is right and what is wrong and asked several questions to Lord Krishna, Gita captures questions of Arjuna and Krishna’s answers .He stressed the need to read Geeta daily and adopt its teachings in day to day life. Sh. Jugal Kishore and Sh. Champat Rai also addressed the audience. The stage was well managed by Sh. Pawan Kumar Gupta, followed by lunch. Later on Mrs.Meenakshi Lekhi, M.P., was also reached. Bus was provided by the Council. -A report by Dharam Pal Rupal.

In a special function, Sh. Ram Raj Bhandari, Life mem ber o f Counc i l & pr esent l y resi di ng at Jodhpur was welcomed and felicitated by Sh. Pratap

A 5 members delegation of Senior Citizen Welfare Association Mehrauli led by its President Sh. H.K.Sharma visited Recreation Centre of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi at Green Park Extension and took a round of the various daily free facilities for senior citizens such as Physiotherapy, Computer Training, Yoga Classes, Library, News Papers, Television, Carom Board, Chess, Ludo,Spiritual Discourses, health check-up camps & consultations by eminent doctors. All were welcomed. On their invitation, J.R.Gupta, Chairperson of Confederation visited on 18-11-2017 their office at Mehrauli and congratulated all the new elected executive body members. He assured full support of the Confederation to the new Body as and when asked for. - EDITOR

Senior Citizens Council of Delhi organised Sunderkand Path on the occasion of 64th Birthday of Sh. Harish Kumar Gupta, which was recited by S/Sh. Surinder Mohan Sharma, Dinesh Kumar Sangal and Harikesh Shukla at Recreation Centre on 05-12-2017 in which a large number of senior citizens participated. J.R.Gupta, President of Council, & Pt. Kavita Kant Bajpayee from Rai Bareli felicitated Sh. Harish Kumar Gupta on his 64th birthday with shawl and also presented a idol of Lord Shri Ram Darbar in the presence of his family members and Council members. Sh. J.R.Gupta also applauded his self less services and regular time devotion in Recreation Centre and prayed to almighty God for his long life with sound health including happiness and prosperity among his family members. On this occasion, Shri Ram Prasad Sharma was also presented a memento for his eminent support to Council as and when asked for, as he was not present on Elders Day Celebrations held on 01-10-2017. The function concluded with prasad, special halwa, pakoras and tea with the support of family of Sh. Harish Gupta. - EDITOR

DR.SURINDER KUMAR GUPTA, M.B.B.S, GENERAL PHYSICIANRENDERING FREE CONSULTATION TO SENIOR CITIZENS AT RECREATION CENTRE

COUNCIL MEMBERS PARTICIPATES IN DISCUSSIONS ON CONTROVERSY SURROUNDINGTHE MOVIE 'PADMAVATI' AT NDTV PROGRAM HUM LOG ON 19-11-2017

BOOK ON SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND JUSTICE IN INDIA RELEASED BYVICE-PRESIDENT OF INDIA AT TEEN MURTY HOUSE AUDITORIUM ON 17-11-2017

LT. COL. R. S. GURSEY RETD. ( LIFE MEMBER OF COUNCIL ) BRIEFS KING AND QUEEN OF BELGIUM DURING STATE VISIT TO DELHI ON 08-11-2017

Dr.Surinder Kumar Gupta, M.B.B.S, General Physician has been rendering free consultations to senior citizens at Recreation Centre, Green Park Extension on every Tuesday and Thursday between 2 PM to 4 PM since 07-11-2017 regularly. He is a very experienced doctor for curing all diseases. A quite number of senior citizens are availing this special facility at their doorsteps. J.R.Gupta, President of Council has appreciated his kind gesture for the cause and care of elderly. Apart from this, Mr. Mukesh Sagar, Physiotherapist is also attending senior citizens between 2 PM to 4:30 PM on every Monday, Wednesday & Friday regularly. The Council has arranged two physiotherapy combo machine 4 in 1 and other SWD-500. The members are again advised to avail both free facilities in order to keep their health fit. -A report by Mrs. Manjula Aggarwal

5 members of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi participated in a debate at NDTV program Hum Log on 19-11-2017. The anchor was Ms.Nagma Sehar. The members in the front row were Laxmi Aggarwal, Manjula Aggarwal, Rajkumari Sangal, Nagma, Kamlesh Popli and A.K.Popli. -EDITOR

S/Sh. Harish Gupta, D.K.Sangal, S.M.Sharma and Mrs.Sarita Sharma, members of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi participated in a function organised by Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Teen Murty House on the occasion of releasing a book on Social Exclusion and Justice in India by Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice-President of India followed by High Tea. The book was written by Mr. P.A.Krishnan. -EDITOR

During an exhibition held in Manekshaw center Delhi Cantt on 8.11.2017, to strengthen india Belgium relations on the occasion of state visit of his Majesty King Philippe & her majesty Mathilde & other Belgium delegates in the presence of Minister of State for External Affairs Gen V.K. Singh & Army

Chief Gen Bipin Rawat, Lt. Col. R.S. Gursey, briefed the guests about the 100 years old photographs of his grandfather. - A report by Lt. Col. R.S. Gursey

Veena Raj. Sant Ayodya Das, from Rishikesh extended birthday greetings to concerned members. Shri Narender Kumbhat shared very useful information for day to day use by Elders. Chief Guest was SDMC Ward Mrs Radhika Abrol Phogaat, Area Councillor, 61-S along with her husband Shri Ashish Phogaat. She extended birthday greetings to 20 Senior Citizens and felicitated them with flowers, shawl and gift as a token of respect and regards. After felicitating, she told that it is our culture to respect our Elders. She also appreciated the efforts of Council to provide various free facilities on daily basis to Senior Citizens in the Recreation Centre such as (Physiotherapy, Blood Sugar Test, Computer Training, Yoga Classes, Library, News Papers, Television, Carom Board, Chess, Ludo ,

Consultations by eminent Doctors & Spiritual Discourses) . While, felicitating Mrs Radhika & Mr Aashish Phogaat, J.R.Gupta , President of Council appreciated her devotion throughout the day in solving various civic issues of residents residing in Ward 61-S. The function concluded with refreshments. He also appreciated the selfless services rendered by Shri Dinesh Kumar Sangal, in the capacity of Incharge of Centre along with Mrs Manjula Aggarwal. He also appreciated the time devotion by Shri Surindra Mohan Sharma, Shri Harish Gupta, Shri Pradeep Kumar & Shri Naresh Pandey in organizing various activities in the centre on daily basis. Next such program would be held on 31st December, 2017. -A report by D.K. Sangal, Incharge

Singh, Treasurer. Subsequently, Sh. C.L.Bhalla, life member was also felicitated on his 90th Birthday by Pt. Kavitakant Bajpaye (Raibareli). J.R.Gupta, President, also extended greetings to both of them. -A report by Gyan Singh Tokas

CONTD FROM FRONT PAGE :- JOINT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT RECREATION CENTER, GREEN PARK EXTENTION ON 26.11.2017

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31.12.2017 : Joint-Birthday Celebrations of Council Members whose Birthday falls during the month of December, 2017 at Recreation Center from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm followed by refreshments. The concerned members are requested to confirm their participation immediately but not later than 20/12/2017. 01.01.2018 : Sunderkand Path at Deer Park by Monty Family at 7 am followed by prasad.13.01.2018: Lohri Celebrations at Recreation Center from 2 to 4 pm with cultural programme followed by refreshments.14.01.2018 : Distribution of Blankets at Deer Park on Makar Sankranti at 7 am onwards.26.01.2018 : Republic Day Celebrations at Recreation Center 2 to 4 pm followed by refreshments & Entertainment programme.Sunderkand Path : Every Tuesday during the month of December 2017 from 2 pm to4 pm followed by prasad at recreation center.10 & 11 February 2018 : Healthy Ageing Conference at Niskam Seva Trust, Haridwar.Interested members are requested to confirm their participation on , after first come first serve basesbooking their tickets in Dehradoon Shatabdi for 10th morning & 11th evening back as per details uploaded on the website. -EDITOR

Following Members of New Executive Body of SCA Mehrauli were elected on 18.11.2017, Sh Hominder Sharma-President, Sh Jugal Kishore-Vice President, Sh S P Vashistha-Gen Secretary, Sh Y. P. Kharbanda-Joint Secretary & Sh D. P. Sharma - Treasurar - Reported by D P Sharma

The RBI today asked banks to provide doorstep banking facilities to senior citizens of more than 70 years of age and differently-abled persons by December this year. Banks have been directed that senior citizens and specially-abled persons, including the visually-impaired, should be provided basic services like pick-up and delivery of cash, chequebooks and demand drafts at their residence. These facilities should include pick-up of cash and instruments against receipt, delivery of cash against withdrawal from accounts, delivery of demand drafts, submission of Know Your Customer (KYC) documents and Life Certificates at the premises or residence of such customers. "Banks are advised to implement these instructions by December 31, 2017, in letter and spirit and give due publicity in their bank branches and websites," it said. The notification further said that in addition to the facility of Digital Life Certificate under 'Jeevan Praman' Scheme, pensioners can submit physical Life Certificate form at any branch of the pension-paying bank. Banks have also been advised that a fully KYC compliant account should automatically be converted into a 'Senior Citizen Account' based on the date of birth available in the bank's records. - EDITOR

SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

DELHI GOVT. ACCEPTS OLD DEMAND OF CONFEDERATION OF FREE PILGRIMAGE TOURS

NEW EXECUTIVE BODY OF SCA - MEHRAULI

BANKING FACILITY AT HOME FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 70 & ABOVE

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In the meeting chaired by Sh.Sandeep Kumar, the then Social Welfare Minister on 11-01-2016 with Confederation members, it was decided that Revenue Department of Delhi Govt. would take suitable steps for organising free pilgrimage tour within India for the senior citizens twice a year for 200 senior citizens in each group. Subsequently, the Minister agreed with the revised proposal sent by Confederation on 23-05-2016 regarding initially visit to Haridwar, Rishikesh, Ajmer Sharif Dargah and Pushkar every year by 400 senior citizens consisting of 40 senior citizens in each group. The proposal was remained unimplemented since then. Now Sh. Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister and Sh. Manish Sisodia, Deputy C.M., have agreed in principle in a meeting held on 20-11-2017 that Delhi Govt. is planning various free pilgrimage tours for senior citizens. Initially, the religious places have been selected such as Vaishno Devi, Ajmer Sharif, Swarn Mandir, Vrindavan, Mathura, Barsana, Haridwar, Rishikesh and Neelkanth. All expenses would be born by Delhi Govt. The details of the scheme are being worked out by Tourism Department of Delhi Govt. An official notification is expected by the end of December, 2017. J.R.Gupta, Chairperson of the Confederation, has hailed the decision of the Delhi Govt and conveyed thanks to both C.M and Dy. C.M for their kind gesture towards senior citizens of Delhi. This is the result of continuous efforts of the Confederation since January, 2016. Senior Citizens Unity Zindabad - EDITOR