Directorate of Social welfare celebrated International Day of Older Persons 2020 with the theme "Pandemics: Do they change how we address age and ageing" at the Social welfare Director's chamber on 1st October 2020.

President Senior Citizen Association Nagaland Khekiye K Sema IAS (Rtd) speaking at the event said that Social Welfare is an important department as much can be done towards upliftment and protecting the welfare of the old age people. Sema said that senior citizens have much to contribute towards the society with their years of experiences yet very less opportunity are given to them. He also stated that naga society are blessed to have a strong customs and traditions whereby we take care of the elder people who are helpless and in need of care. Sema also reminded the younger generations to keep the traditions alive and take care of the elderly people.

Sema also urged the department to create a social order and norms to improve the welfare services and well-being of the senior citizen and the society as a whole.

The Department also gave awards to two distinguished senior citizens commemorating the event.

(Esuihangle, IA)