Govt to organise Vayo Naman Programme in honour of senior citizens

New Delhi: Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry will organise Vayo Naman Programme in the honour of senior citizens on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons in New Delhi today.

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu will be the chief guest of the programme and will confer the Vayosheshtra Samman awards. The Vice President will also dedicate the Elderly Help Line 14567 to the Nation



and launch the Senior Able Citizens Reemployment in Dignity (SACRED) and Senior Care Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) Portals on this occasion. Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar will also be present in the programme.

 

The Ministry celebrates International Day of Older Persons every year on 1st of October for the cause of elderly persons.