A programme to mark International Day of Older Persons was held at Meluri Village Council Hall on 1st October 2020 organised by Miiluori Shefiiri Kiigharii on the theme "Pandemic, do they change, how we address age and ageing".

Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe was the guest speaker who emphasised on how older people paved the way for the young. He encouraged the senior citizens to be content with their lives and not ponder on old grudges and mistakes. The speaker expressed happiness that there was no history regarding the contraction of COVID-19 among the Meluri elderly people. Out of 138 older people above 75 years, 44 male and 47 females, a total of 91 attended the programme.

Keynote address was delivered by Poriitho Ngouri CDPO Meluri and vote of thanks was delivered by Nyuletho Nyuthe. The program was chaired by Kuothosie, President, MSK.

(IA Meluri)