Kohima, October 3 (MExN): District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) organized various programmes for older persons (senior citizens) in their respective district headquarters in commemoration of the International Day of Older Persons on October 1.
The Tuensang District Legal Services Authority organized a programme with the theme ‘Take a stand against ageism’ at CKS Hall, Tuensang Town. Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang spoke on the importance of the day and informed about the several benefits provided by the governments through various schemes, informed a press release from Nungsang Jamir, Nodal Officer, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA). N. Kano, Civil Judge and Secretary of Tuensang DLSA spoke on the ‘Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act’. He also highlighted the various provisions of the Act such as providing adequate healthcare for aged persons, social care, and protection. “Senior citizens are a treasure to the society and it is the obligations of the society and Government institutions to take responsibilities for their lives,” Kano added.
In Peren, the Peren District Legal Services Authority led by its Secretary Somet Chang, who is also the Civil Judge (Jr.) along with Panel Lawyers organised special programme for the older people of Peren Town at Town Hall, Peren. Chang spoke on the ‘Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act’ and the provisions for providing care and protection for parents and elderly people. Later, the oldest man and woman were selected among the hundred older people participating in the programme and presented gifts.
In Longleng, the day was marked by a special programme for the senior citizens organised by the Longleng District Legal Services Authority at the DC conference hall to ensure the welfare and rights of elder and older persons. Victo Sema, Chief Judicial Magistrate and Secretary of Longleng DLSA along with the Panel Lawyers spoke on the various protection and welfare schemes of senior citizens. Victo also assured that the Legal Services Authorities were convicted to provide more effective provision and legal assistance for issues relating to maintenance and welfare of parents and senior citizens. Awareness on health care and social care such as separate queues for senior citizens so they don’t have to wait long in queues were highlighted by the Panel Lawyers of Longleng DLSA.
