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| CGPWA visits Vridh Ashram, interacts with inmates | | 
Jammu, June 20 (Scoop News)-A group of 40 members of the Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu, ( CGPWA) visited the Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram), Ambphalla, Jammu and interacted with the inmates.
The group was headed by Kuldeep Khoda, President of the Association. Among those present were Dr Ashok Bhan, K B Jandial, O N Koul, J K Vaid, Prem Gupta, Vijay Sambyal, V K Padha, O.P. Sharma, K.L. Sharma, Nisar Ahmed.
Er. Pankaj Gupta, President of the Home, in his welcome address, highlighted the recent improvements made in the Institution to provide dignified care, protection and emotional support to the senior citizens residing there.
A 20-minute documentary showcasing the Home's upgraded facilities and welfare activities was screened. This was followed by a PowerPoint presentation from Dr. Dinesh Gupta, Secretary of the Home, who highlighted major achievements, infrastructure development works, and recent welfare initiatives, as well as his vision for futuristic welfare projects for which he sought public support.
Kuldeep Khoda, lauded the Home for its exemplary humanitarian service and
stressed the need for collective efforts to ensure dignity, security and quality of life for elderly citizens. He, however, regretted the growing lack of social responsibility among the younger generation and said that the young interns from the prestigious educational institutions within and outside Jammu visiting the Old Age Home, can carry the message of social responsibility and respect for elders in their families so that cities do not need such Old Age Homes at all.
Dr. Ashok Bhan became emotional during his speech over the unfortunate social trend of siblings deserting their old parents, who owe everything to them. He expressed mixed feelings of satisfaction over the upgraded amenities provided with dignity, and sadness for the pain these elders feel from desertion by their families and personal homes. He made a strong plea for reviving old values of humanity, compassion, social responsibility and respect for elders by their children. Commending the documentary screened on the occasion listing the steps taken to make the life of the inmate very comfortable and dignified, he urged the management of the Home to consider equally well-meaning documentary that educates the younger generation to desist from admitting their old and hapless parents to such Old Age Homes, howsoever best and comfortable these may be.
A colourful cultural programme presented by artists of the Department of Information regaled the inmates with bhajan and old songs, These added vibrancy to the event.
The pensioners also interacted with the inmates who expressed happiness over the amenities and the caring environment created by the management.
As a mark of appreciation, the Management Committee of the Home presented a memento to Kuldeep Khoda. He presented a humble contribution of Rs 11,000 on behalf of the CGPWA and Rs. 5000/- on his personal behalf. He assured that members of the Association will respond positively to the call for monthly financial support which many of them are already doing it personally.
Among the members of the Home Management Committee present on the occasion were Shri Vijay Gupta, Joint Secretary; Smt. Sudha Gupta; S. Rattan Deep Singh Anand; S. Rajinder Singh, Dr. Ritesh Gupta, Sh. Vijay Dhawan and other committee members who actively contributed to the successful conduct of the programme.
The event was attended by Smt. Preeti Sharma, District Social Welfare Officer, Jammu, and Prof. Neha Sharma along with her team of students, Appreciation was extended to the young volunteers Ms. Khushi Sharma, Ms. Bhoomi Sharma, Ms. Isha Sharma and Mr. Raghav Gupta for their enthusiastic participation and spirit of community service.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Shri Sat Pal Sharma, MCM who expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, Members of the Central Government Pensioners Association, Media, Police, volunteers, students and inmates for making the event a memorable success.
The CGPWA members visited different wings of the Home and commended the sea change brought about in the Home by the new management.
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