⇒ International Day of Older Persons is observed every year on 1st October for the cause of elderly persons.
Theme:
The theme for United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2021 was “Digital Equity for All Ages”.
The theme affirms the need for access and meaningful participation in the digital world by older persons.
Significance:
The aim of the day is to spread awareness about the need for health provisions and social care for elderly.
History:
On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly (by resolution 45/106) designated 1 October the International Day of Older Persons.
Celebrations in India:
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised VAYO NAMAN Programme on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Vayoshreshtha Samman-2021:
In this programme, the Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presented Vayoshreshtha Samman-2021 to senior citizens.
Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu presented the National Award-Vayoshreshtha Samman 2021 to senior geriatrician V S Natarajan.
The award presented to Dr. Natarajan for the elders welfare initiatives that were provided through the Dr V S Natarajan Geriatric Foundation, instituted four years ago.
This year, the awards were given to 13 individuals and private organisations.
- The Government of India confers ‘National Award-Vayoshreshtha Samman’ on eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their service towards elderly persons.
Two Portals:
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu also launched the SACRED (Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity) portal, SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) portal and the Elderly Line helpline for elders on this occasion.
These two portals have been designed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The SAGE portal aims to encourage entrepreneurs in the area of elderly care. The SACRED portal will connect the senior citizens with job providers in the private sector.