World Elders’ Day: The Journey to Age Equality
The Forum for Senior Citizens Tarnaka (FSCT), observed the World Elders’ Day on October 2 nd , coinciding with Gandhi Jayanthi. The programme was held at the Nagarjuna Nagar Community Hall, Tarnaka. Professor K Venugopala Reddy, President Nagarjunanagar Welfare Association welcomed the gathering, while Shri Om Prakash, general secretary, FESCO spoke on the significance of World Elders' Day. Prof. VLS Bhimasankaram spoke on the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi's teachings while retired IAEA scientist, professor GVSRK Somayajuly spoke on …
SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS UPDATE
HelpAge India Awareness Session HelpAge India organised an awareness programme on MWPSC Act-07 with the support of Senior Citizens Association, Adilabad at Pensioners Bhavan. Later, they handed over a memorandum to Mrs. Sadana, Deputy-DM&HO, Adilabad, requesting her to implement MWPSC Act-07 section 20 (Health Security for Senior Citizens) in Adilabad district. Seniors Day Out [caption id="attachment_2817" align="aligncenter" width="1040"] Seniors Day Out[/caption] Deendayal Nagar Senior Citizens Welfare A…
AdvantAge - Discount Card for Senior Citizens
AdvantAge - Discount Card for Senior Citizens Helpage India offers a unique facility for senior citizens who can claim discounts on various products and services by enrolling for its Senior Citizen’s Discount card. The products and services include a range of offering beginning with discounts at chemists, path labs, clinics, eye and dental care centres, wellness centres, hotels, online travel sites and many more. Access smart living tips on care for your health, financial planning, choosing Insurance schemes, planning ho…
Get ready for the Grey tsunami, warns new study on elderly care
Findings from a pilot study in three states by HelpAge India shows need for creating new structures within existing framework of government policy for elderly care giving. Suggests introducing concept of Vridh Sahayak at the sub-centre level Providing physiotherapists at the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), Creation of new State Level Geriatric Programme Manager role At 106 million people, the elderly form approximately 8-9% of the total population in India today making the country the second largest global population of elderly citi…
18th AISCCON Conlcudes Successfully
The All India Senior citizens Confederation’s 18 th Annual National Conference was organized on 29 th and 30 th November, 2018 in Hyderabad hoisted by the Association of Senior Citizens of Hyderabad, with the support of local federation TESCCON and FESCO- T. The conference was organized by patrons, Hon’ble Justice Subhashan Reddy and Sri. Vijaya Rama Rao, Ex- Director, CBI with Organising Committee Chairman Sri. R.N. Mital and co-chairman, Sri. I.M. Bhalla with Sri. T. Hanumantha Rao and Sri. V. Mohan Reddy as Vice- Chairmen. The total n…
Sr Omprakash Receives Telangana Government Award
Sri Omprakash, General Secretary Forum for Senior Citizens Tarnaka, has been recognized for his exemplary contributions to the community by the Government of Telangana Department for Welfare of Disabled and Senior Citizens. He was felicitated with a certificate of appreciation and a plaque at a ceremony at Ravindra Bharati on October 5, 2018. Sri Om Prakash is a pioneering personality of SCOTRWA and several other organizations. He has been active in all spheres. By N S Prasad
Human capital policy for India
By Karuna Gopal With the world faced with increasing human capital shortages, countries can get creative and engage just-retired in interesting ways and the formats from hiring them as part-time or full-time freelance skilled force to even setting up businesses suggests the author. CATCH THEM OLD’ was a campaign for recruiting retired yet resourceful people in the US almost a decade ago. Today, thanks to the 4th industrial revolution that disrupted labour markets substantially, what was then explorative became a decisive path for engaging seni…
Tarnaka Civil Society Organizes Dialogue to Commemorate Doctor's Day
Experts empahsise on healthy societal relations and psychological well being of senior citizens for better health on Doctor's Day The Standing Committee of Tarnaka Residents Welfare Associations (SCOTRWA) and the Forum for Senior Citizens of Tarnaka (FSCT), organized a dialogue between eminent doctors in the neighbourhood and citizens to mark National Doctor’s Day on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Sri. B Om Prakash, Secretary, FSCT welcomed the gathering the to the event which is well into its 12 edition this year. Providing the context to the even…
Elders Abuse Awareness Day - June 15
Solutions beyond mere legislation are needed to address elders’ abuse UN General Assembly resolution 66/127 of December 2011 designated June 15 as the World Elders Abuse Awareness Day. It is the one day every year, when the world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted to some of our older generations. Hyderabad, Team TT For all the talk about reaping the demographic dividend by India, which boasts of the largest share of young in the world and will continue to do so for the next 20 years, a disconcerting fact, often conv…
Smart Living beyond 50
The Elders Club International Foundation Club, a public Charitable Trust registered under Section 32-A of Registration Act, 1908, is based at Hyderabad in order to create an enlightened society. On the occasion of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the ECI Foundation proposes to organise a three day event titled “Elders Mela” from 15-17 June 2018 at A.V. College, Hyderabad, Telangana. The main objectives of this fair are to highlight the important contributions that older people make to the society and to raise awareness of their joys and ch…
Good News for Senior Citizens in the Union Budget
The Budget 2018 provided much needed relief. Here is a brief listing of the features in the Senior Citizens Budget: For income tax purposes, any citizen with age of 60 years or more is considered as senior citizen. Rs 50,000 Tax exemption on Interest Income from Fixed Deposits and Recurring Deposits u/s 80TTB: The interest rates had come down drastically in last few years and most senior citizens depend on fixed deposits for their regular income. The tax exemption of Rs 50,000 interest income from Post office or Banks under section 80TTB is…
Senior Citizens' Activities
Tanuku Senior Citizens Welfare Association ( A.P.) The Association conducted weekly mobile medical camps for the patients who cannot move out, on 17 th , 24 th , 31 st of December, 2017 and on 7 th and 4 th of January of 2018. over 170 patients were examined in and around Tanuku, covering Mandapaka, Peravali and Velpuru villages. They have also distributed medicines donated by the daughters of late Sri. N. Ranga Rao garu to the poor people. Conducted medical camp on 17/12/17 at their premises where in 43 patients were checked for diab…
GHMC for senior citizens' role in Swach Sarvekshan
GHMC Commissioner Dr B. Janardhan Reddy has urged senior citizens in the city to prevail upon residents in their respective colonies to participate in keeping their environs clean and to participate in the Swach Programmes of the GHMC. “Senior citizens have an important role to play in educated residents in colonies and apartment complexes on issues like waste segregation and help GHMC in its Swach Sarvekshan drive,” the Commissioner said addressing representatives of various senior citizen associations in the twin cities on December 29. The m…
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