The Department of Social Welfare Longleng organised the International Older Persons Day on the theme " The Age of Longevity; Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives" on 1st October 2026, at VCC/VDB Hall, Longleng, with ADC Longleng, Thungchanbemo Tungoe, NCS, gracing the occasion as the special guest. The programme commenced with an invocation pronounced by Pastor LTBC Rev. H. Beau, followed by a welcomed address by Sr. Supervisor, T. Shahnyu Phom.
In his address, the special guest, called upon the senior citizens not to live an idle life but to remain active through regular physical exercises such as walking and doing light household work for at least half an hour daily to maintain a good health life.
The ADC said that longevity of life is a blessing and that a clean surrounding and timely availability of healthcare services are crucial factors for healthy coexistence in the locality. He stated that free medical check-up organized today is one such initiative of the government to help and support the senior citizens. He also highlighted various public facilities being provided by the government, including the pension system, to ensure their welfare.
The ADC further appreciated the efforts of the Social Welfare Department in extending assistance and support to the elderly community.
Emphasizing the importance of respecting elders, Thungchanbemo said, we should not disregard senior citizens but rather consider them as a source of blessings. They should be respected and taken care of. He noted that the life of senior citizens, compared to the present generation, was much harder with hardships and sacrifices. He urged the younger generation to seek knowledge and wisdom from the elders and learn from their past experiences.
In his keynote address, DPO, Social Welfare Longleng, S. Yesumong Sangtam briefed the gathering on various government schemes available under the Social Welfare Department. Short speech was also delivered by the President of Senior Citizens Forum Longleng, Elung Phom.
Acknowledging the senior citizens, the Social Welfare Department give away district awards to the senior citizens, and also conducted a medical camp in collaboration with the Health & Family Welfare, Longleng during the occasion. Dennyi Lakpan from Native Music School, Longleng presented a special song.
The programme was chaired by CDPO Tamlu, Chingyam Phom, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by CDPO Longleng, Anuo Longho.
(Manjong Phom, IA Longleng)
