Nagpur Celebrates World Senior Citizens Day with Mayor's Call to Youth
Mayor Neeta Thakre emphasizes the importance of seniors' wisdom for guiding the youth during the World Senior Citizens Day celebration.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation celebrated World Senior Citizens Day at NMC Headquarters.
Mayor Thakre announced the formation of a Senior Citizens Coordination Committee for welfare initiatives.
Competitions were held for seniors, with prizes awarded in various categories.
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) marked World Senior Citizens Day on Sunday at the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Standing Committee Hall, with Mayor Neeta Thakre delivering the keynote address. The event, chaired by Vasantrao Patil, focused on the invaluable contributions of senior citizens to society and their potential role in mentoring the younger generation.
During her speech, Mayor Thakre underscored the significance of elders, stating that their life experiences can serve as a guiding light for youth, who are seen as the future of the nation. She highlighted the traditional respect afforded to seniors in Indian culture and announced plans for establishing an NMC Senior Citizens Coordination Committee aimed at promoting welfare initiatives for the elderly.
The celebration commenced with a ceremonial garlanding of Sane Guruji's portrait, followed by the singing of the prayer 'Khara To Ekchi Dharma'. A total of 75 senior citizens, each reaching the milestone age of 75, were honored with official NMC stoles and mementos in recognition of their contributions.
Various competitions were organized for the senior participants, with prizes distributed by Mayor Thakre. Notable winners included Sarjerao Galpat, Surendrakumar Maurya, and Sanjay Satpute in the Fancy Dress category, while Pralhad Dalal, Dr. Sadhana Telradhe, and Kashinath Dhande excelled in the Essay Competition. Karaoke Singing saw Vijay Borikar, Mohan Hood, and Chandrashekhar Zadgaonkar taking home top honors.
The event was coordinated by a team including Rajesh Dharamthok, Moreshwar Upase, and others, ensuring its success. Suresh Rewatkar, the Coordinator of the NMC Senior Citizens Cell, provided introductory remarks, and Bhagwan Tichkule concluded the event with a vote of thanks, emphasizing the importance of community support for senior citizens.
