``International Day of Older Persons, 2012.``
``Right Every Wrong``
Satyamev Jayte.
M.V.Ruparelia, A503 Rashmi Utsav, Near Jangid Estate & Vijay Park, Mira Road
(East),
Dist. Thane.401 107. M. 09821732855. E/Mail: mvrup@yahoo.co.in
To
Date.16-9-12.
Shri
Shivaji Rao Moghe,
Minister
of Social Justice & Vishesh Sahaya, Government of Maharashtra, Mantralaya,
Mumbai-400032.
Respected Sir,
Sub: Celebration of International Day of
Elders, 2012.
1. We
reproduce below the Press Note dt 5-8-12 from Shri Mukul Wasnik, Minister of
Social Justice & Empowerment for information and immediate action.
`` SENIOR CITIZENS - MINISTRY ASKS STATES TO SENSITIVE POLICE
Senior citizens: Ministry asks states to sensitise police
PTI |
03:08 PM,Aug 05,2012
New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) Promoting safety of senior
citizens, the Social Justice Ministry has asked all state governments to
conduct programs to sensitise their police and administration on providing
security to the elderly. In a letter addressed to all the Chief Ministers,
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Mukul Wasnik has told them about the
various programs which can conducted by them for promoting safety and security
of senior citizens. The Ministry has also informed the states that 'Security of
Senior Citizens' has been identified as the theme for this year's International
Day of Older Persons (IDOP) on October 1. "I shall be grateful if you could
please issue instructions for its observance in a befitting manner at state,
district and block level also. This could be done by holding suitable programs
and activities pertaining to the identified theme in addition to other
activities that are organised each year," Wasnik wrote in the letter. In
his letter, the Minister recommended programs for "sensitisation of police
as well as Civil Administration about the security of life and property of senior citizens" and
conducting "awareness campaigns to spread education about the concerns and
issues of elderly people". Wasnik has also asked the states to create
awareness for ensuring financial security and stability of senior citizens and
ensuring availability of facilities of reverse mortgage of property to ensure
regular income for them. The Minister suggested that the states organise these
programs with involvement of Panchayati Raj Institutions, municipal bodies,
Nehru Yuva Kendras, educational institutions and NGOs for maximum benefits to
the senior citizens. (More)``
2.
Though more than one
month has pssed to above Press Note, no action appears to have been taken, as
no local authority here is aware of any instructions from your side. It is observed
that inspite of repeated instructions every year for celebrating this
Auspicious Day from Social Justice Ministry, Delhi, Maharashtra Government does not appear to be
celebrating this World Day for Senior Citizens in last 13 years nor have ever
issued any instructions to subordinate offices at District & Municipal levels! We, therefore, request you to see the above
Press Note and take immediate action to arrange befitting Celebration at Mumbai
for your 12 lakh Senior Citizens and get detailed instructions issued to all
concerned at District & Municipal/Panchayati level for proper celebrations
throughout Maharashtra, as now only 15 days are left to this Celebrations.
Instructions & Sensitivity Programmes for Police Authorities may also be
got issued, keeping in view provisions of Rule20 of Maintenance & Welfare
of Parents & Senior Citizens Rules, 2010 issued on 23-6-10 before 2 years.
3.
Ministry of Social
Justice, Delhi is also giving 10 types of Vayoshrestha Sanman on this
Auspicious Occasion and requesting all States to send their recommendations.
Maharashtra State does not appear to have sent any recommendations in any year.
We request to consider the following names for giving such awards at State
level and also to recommend these names to Nodal Ministry.
a)
Institution Award
for generating and spreading Knowledge in the field of Ageing: Silver Innings
Foundation, Mobile: 09819819145.
b)
Institution Award
for providing outstanding services to elderly.
Dignity Foundation, Mobile: 09867727845.
f) Lifetime achievement Award for Senior Citizen, who has
worked in the field of ageing and made significant contribution in the field.
Dr. Kinjwadekarji, Mobile: 09820639773.
4. Nodal Ministry is also issuing advertisements on this
occasion and requests Media to highlight the issues of Elders. We request the
State also to do needful for this.
5. We shall be thankful, if very urgent action is taken
on this very important issue, given lot of importance by UNO & Central
Government and befitting celebrations are arranged at all levels in Maharashtra
for creating safety & respect for your 1.2
crore Elders of most progressive State of Maharashtra.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
(M.V.Ruparelia)
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