Advisor Dr Neikiesalie Kire speaking during the Elder Line Nagaland 1st anniversary a on September 28. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, September 28 (MExN): The National Helpline for Senior Citizens, Elder Line Nagaland celebrated its 1st anniversary at Angami Women Organization (AWO) Office Building Hall, Kohima on September 28.
Speaking at the programme as a special guest Advisor, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Dr Neikiesalie Kire acknowledged the Elder Line Nagaland for taking such a noble initiative for the senior citizens, stated a DIPR report.
The Advisor said, “Nagas have a close attachment with their grandparents and try to take good care of them but practically the elders are left all alone at home while they are out for work, especially in the villages,” and therefore, urged the agency to spread the message to give better treatment by dropping them at Old Age Homes and pick them by evening to let them enjoy life with their friends.
Joint Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Mhathung Tsanglao speaking as the guest of honour said that the journey had just begun and encouraged them to work hard with dedication to deliver the meaningful and prospective life of the Senior Citizens.
Program Manager, Elder Line, Neithonuo Liegise gave a brief history of Elder Line, Recalling the hardships faced when it was started on September 28, and said it was not an easy job to come up with such initiatives during the pandemic and thanked all the staff and stakeholders for the cooperation in coming thus far.
President of Senior Citizens Association Nagaland also spoke during the program. Earlier the program was chaired by Quality Leader, Elder Line, Bendangmeren, a welcome address was said by Connect Leader, Elder Line, Kevitsonuo Shüya, and a vote of thanks was pronounced by Co-ordinator, Elder Line (GSWS) Kevinourheno Seyie.
Elder Line Nagaland is run under the initiatives of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) and the Good Samaritan Women Society Nagaland as its implementing Agency with Senior Citizens Association Nagaland, H&FW Department, District Administration, DC Kohima, Social Welfare Department, Police Department, NHAK, KOHIMAS, Bethel Hospital, and NLSA as partners.
