Ageing and Elderly Care
Observance of the International Day of Older Persons by Anugraha
In order to promote UN principles of “Advancing Health & Well being into Old age & Ensuring quality of life- Active Ageing”, Anugraha pioneered the Celebration of IDOP on a grand scale in Delhi. The International Day of Older Persons has been observed by Anugraha on October 1st since 2004. IDOP is commemorated each October to raise awareness about the challenges & issues concerning senior citizens. UN idea of 'A society for all' was interpreted as a society in which "every individual, each with rights and responsibilities, has an active role to play".The International Day of Older Persons ( October 1st) has been observed by Anugraha in collaboration with NISD, MSJE since 2004. The details are provided as follows:
| S.No | Year | Title | Details |
| 1. | 2002 | “International Conference on Ageing”& Chirayushya Samman. |
Participation by IFA, Canada, UN agencies, 24 PSUs, 15 Corporate Groups, 2 Int. Universities and over 500 participants. |
| 2. | 2004 | Walk for Health. | Participation by 2500 senior citizens at India Gate |
| 3. | 2004 | Chirayushya Samman (Longevity Awards) |
Participation by 300 senior citizens, awards given to 10 distinguished senior citizens Chief Guest : Smt. Meira Kumar, Hon. Minister, MSJE |
| 4. | 2005 | IDOP celebrations in Mauritius. |
Chief Guest: Minister, The Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity and Senior Citizens Welfare & Reforms, Govt. of Mauritius |
| 5. | 2006 | “Celebrating Ageing” with Govt. of Delhi, NCT. |
Participation by 850 senior citizens, Chief Gust : Smt. Sheila Dikshit, Hon CM |
| 6. | 2007 | National Seminar on addressing the challenges and opportunities of ageing – In context of MIPAA. | Participation by 300 senior citizens, Chief Guest : Secretary, MSJE |
| 7. | 2008 | Celebrating Graceful Ageing. | Participation by 700 senior citizens
Cultural performances by Padmavibhushan awardees aged 75 yrs. and above Chief Guest : Addl. Secretary, MSJE, Minister of Social Security, Govt. of Mauritius |
| 8. | 2009 | Reinventing Retirement through Active Ageing. | Participation by 800 senior citizens
Workshop
Multi service exhibition
Cultural programme Chief Guest : Mr. Mukul Wasnik, Hon. Minister, MSJE, Secretary , Addl. Secretary, Joint Secretary ,MSJE, UNFPA representatives |
| 9. | 2010 | Ensuring longevity through Holistic health and well being. | Participation by 600 senior citizens
Lectures and demonstrations
Cultural programme.
Chief Guest : Hon. Justice Shri K.G. Balakrishnan, Chairperson, NHRC, Secretary , Addl. Secretary, Joint Secretary ,MSJE |
| 10. | 2011 | Towards Holistic health care: Improving the quality of life for senior citizens. | Participation by 700 senior citizens
Geriatric co-unselling and demonstrations Interactive workshop Health care Exhibition and Check up camp Cultural programme Chief Guest: Mr. Mukul Wasnik, Hon. Minister, MSJE, Addl. Secretary, Joint Secretary , MSJE |
| 11. | 2011 | Towards financial security in old age. | Lecture presentation by Shri Subhash Lakhotia at Rajbhawan Uttarakhand
Cultural programme. Chief Guest : Hon’ble Governor, H.E Smt. Margaret Alva |
| 12. | 2012 | Ensuring Safety & Security of Senior Citizens |
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Walkathon, Dehradun |
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| 13. | 2013 | Multi activity programme on IDOP celebrations, Panchkula, Haryana & Walkathon, Dehradun & Ambala |
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| 14. | 2014 | “Active & Healthy Ageing” |
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| 15. | 2015 | Walkathon Dehradun |
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| 16. | 2016 | "Ensuring Ageing With Dignity Through Intergenerational Bonding" |
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