RNI No. : DELENG/2014/54294 Post Office Registration No. : DL-SW-17/4178/14-16 Posting Date at Lodhi Road H.P.O. on 13 & 15 of same month MONTHLY NEWSPAPER OF SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL OF DELHI Affiliated with Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi (An Umbrella Body of 11 Lakh Senior Citizens) VOL : 001 Issue No. : 003 MONTH : MARCH-2014 Rs. 5/- Senior Citizens demands National Commission Felicitation of Jodhpur Senior Citizens at Deer Park 14 members delegation from Jodhpur headed by Sh. S.N. Aggarwal visited Delhi on 22 and 23rd February, 2014. The members were taken to Chhatarpur temple, Jaindadawari Mehrauli, Qutab Minar, Mughal Garden and Akshardham Temple. Members were felicitated at Deer Park by Maha Mandaleshwar Nityanand Sarawati ji Maharaaj of Haridwar, who delivered a special spiritual discourses particularly on elders how to live with younger generation which was very much appreciated by all present. J.R.Gupta, President of the Council also welcomed members and presented a memento as a token of respect and regards. L to R - S.K. Pant, B.S. Arora, A.R. Bhatt, Anil Sharma, L.R. Garg & J.R. Gupta. J.R. Gupta, Chairperson, Confederation of Senior Citizens Association of Delhi Confederation supports demands of Pensioners demanded National Commission for Senior Citizens, while addressing Senior Citizens in Annual Day of Sadbhavna Satsang Mandal, DDA Flats Munirka. He told that Confederation has addressed letters to S/Shri. Narendra Modi, Prime Ministrial Candidate of BJP & Chief Minister of Gujrat, Rahul Gandhi, Vice President, Congress Party & Arvind Kejriwal, Convener, Aam Aadmi Party to include following demands of Senior Citizens in their Manifestos to be released before the coming Lok Sabha Elections. The demands include : i. National Commission and State Commissions for senior citizens. ii. Implementation of Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. contd. page-3 Annual Day of SCA - Mehrauli on 9.3.14 Bharat Pension Samaj organised Dharna at Jantar mantar on 24.2.14 to demand removal of inequality, more pension on retirement, 50% Family Pension, Automatic merger of DA with Pension, whenever it goes above 50%, and much more in the interest of Pensioners including better Medical facilities with increase in Fixed Medical Allowance etc. Sh. J.R Gupta, Chairperson, Confederation while addressing audience supported fully the demands of the Pensioners. Sh. S.C. Maheshwari, General Secretary of Bharat Pension Samaj along with other L to R - J.R. Gupta, Parvesh Verma, MLA, Satbir Singh, Pushpa Singh & B.N. Sahni dignitaries including MP Sh. Prakash Javedakar assured their full support to the SCA - Mehrauli celebrated its Annual Day on 9.3.14... contd. page-3 huge gathering for better future prospects. Sh. R.K. Nanda, President, SCA- Shalimar Bagh also addressed. The Dharna ended at 2.30 PM, followed by Lunch. Computer Navigated ELDERLY NEWS WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NAV VIKRAM SAMVAT 2071 & HOLI GREETINGS VOL : 001 E LDERLY N EWS Issue No. : 003 MONTH : MARCH-2014 Page-2 EDITORIAL - Senior Citizens always neglected by Govt. Dental Camp by Jodhana Sr. Citizens Society Jodhpur It is regretted to point out that although, National Policy for Older Persons was notified in 1999 by the Nodal Ministry, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India but its implementation is zero, although a period of more than 15 years has already elapsed. Even the L. R. Garg amended National Policy for Senior Citizens 2011 is still to be implemented. At present, there are 12 crores senior citizens across India and in Delhi alone 11 Lakh. Due to longevity, the population of Senior Citizens are growing day by day but no adequate attention is made by any Government for the welfare of Senior Citizens. Now time has come to force the Govt. to get financial, social & health security to all Senior Citizens. To achieve this goal, we urge all the senior citizens associations across Delhi to strengthen the hands of Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi (An umbrella Body of 11 Lakh Senior Citizens) headed by its Chairperson, J.R. Gupta. L. R. Garg - Editor Audience at Deer Park on 23.2.14 in the special Satsang Jodhana Senior Citizens Society, Jodhpur organised Dental Camp at Keru by Swami Nityanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj (Haridwar) Village with His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh ji and Ratan Tata Trust on 8.2.14. Sh. Ram Raj Bhandari, President discussing in the camp. Visit to Chokhidhani, Sonipat by SCRC-Shalimar Bagh Installation of 32" TV in Sahyog Varisht Nagrik Manch, Shamimar Bagh, headed by its President R K Nanda Members of Senior Citizens Recreation Center AE Block Shalimar Bagh visited Chokhidhani Sonipat and enjoyed a wonderful picnic . The cheerful smile on the faces of everyone speaks it all. They participated in various cultural and entertaining activities. Some joined the folk dancers on the floor and danced with their partners forgetting all worries and other mental occupations. Ladies got 'Mehandi' artwork done with cheerful smiles, sharing the words 'Age is no barrier'. Ethnic Rajasthani dinner was enjoyed by all, making it a memorable. Birthday Celebrations by SCWF - Rohini Confederation meeting hosted by SCA-Triveni on 16.2.14 The Governing Body Meeting of Confederation was held on 16.2.14 at Triveni, Sheikh Sarai Ph-1, which was hosted by SCA Treveni headed by its President R.C. Sharma & other Executive Body members. A decision was taken to address letters to all the leading Political Parties to include Members of the SCWF Rohini celebrated the birthday of their member Sh. B.L. various demands of Senior Dhar at swaran Jyanti Park Rohini on 08.02.2014. The President Sh. K.L. Citizens in their Manifestos. Khanna gave him birthday greetings letter while Sh. K. C. Malhotra, Vice Meeting ended with lunch. President offered flowers. Secretary Sh. A.P. Sharma and other members also Haridwar Conference on 27 to 29.3.2014 offered him good wishes for a healthy & long life on this occasion. Tea and sweets Senior Citizens Council of Delhi is to organize Conference of Senior Citizens at were served on this occasion. Haridwar on 27 to 29.3.2014 in association with ARSP (Haridwar) at Niskam Seva Trust Ashram. The Council would bear the 50% cost of registration to Activities of Varisht Nagrik Seva Samiti Palam motivate members in large numbers. Subsidized rate is Rs. 1500/- per participant including registration fee, Lodgings & Boardings. The registration would be done on first come first serve basis. The seats are limited. Please contact Sh. J.R. Gupta on 9810488059 before 15 March 2014 -EDITOR Editorial Board of Elderly News : B.S. Yadav (Dwarka), R.K. Nanda (Shalimar Bagh), Ved Prakash Gupta (Mayur Vihar), J.C. Narang (Tagore Garden), R.C. Sharma (Triveni) Reporters : Pratap Singh, Jai Singh, Gyan Singh Tokas, Smt. Devindri Verma & Dharam Singh Sharma (Chief Editor J.R. Gupta (Responsible only for selection of News under the P.R.B. Act. 1867). All disputes, subject to Delhi Jurisdiction. E-mail : [email protected], Web.: www.seniorcitizensdelhi.org APPEAL TO ENROLL LIFE SUBSCRIBERS : Elderly News requests to our readers to enroll yourself by making one time payment of Rs. 500/- along with photos life time subscription fee which can be deposited in the Bank Account No. 603610110002726 of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi in Bank of India, Safdarjung Enclave Branch, which is exempted under 80G of Income Tax Act. Daily Spiritual Discourses at Deer Park (7AM & 8AM) Sant Hari Yogi ji (Agra) from 16.3.14 to 31.3.14, Acharya Rajender Mishra (Sidhi, MP) from 1.4.14 to 15.4.14 & Pt. Aditya Prakash Tripathi (Chitrakoot) from 16.4.14 to 30.4.14. Also at Shiv Mandir, Green Park 5.15 pm to 6.15 pm daily, Shri Ram Mandir, B5 Block, Safdarjung Enclave, 7.15 pm to 815 pm. daily & Sadbhavana Satsang Mandal, DDA Flats, Munirka on every Sunday 10 to 11 am. 17.3.14 HOLI MILAN with chandan & flowers only followed by cultural programme. 31.3.14 Special programme on First Navratra & distribution of Souvenir-2014 containing useful information for Senior Citizens including Varat Varisht Nagrik Seva Samiti, Palam organised health checkup camp in association Utsav Deepika 2014-15. 30.04.14 Annual General Body Meeting of Confederation, Conference with HelpAge India on 22.2.2014 at Sawan Kripal Ruhani Mission, Sadh Nagar, & Kavi Samelan at Azad Bhawan Auditorium followed by refreshments from 4 pm onwards Chief Guest Dr. Karan Singh, MP. Talks on eyes & joints by Dr. Sammer Sud & Prof. Dr. Anil Arora. Palam Colony, New Delhi. Sh. Sarjit Singh, Genl. Secy. welcomed all members. VOL : 001 E LDERLY N EWS Issue No. : 003 MONTH : MARCH-2014 Page-3 From page 1, National Commission From Page 1, SCA - Mehrauli iii. Implementation of National Policy for the senior citizens 2011. iv. Senior Citizens Association, Mehrauli, celebrated its Annual Day on 9.3.14 in Separate Departments for the welfare of senior citizens at Central level as well which more than 250 Senior Citizens participated. Sh. Parvesh Verma, Area as at State Level. v. Recreation centers in each Municipal Ward for organizing MLA was the Chief Guest, J.R. Gupta, Chairperson, Confederation was Guest day to day activities by the registered senior citizens Associations across Delhi of honour along with Mrs. Pushpa Singh Area MLA & Sh. Satbir Singh, former particularly for lonely senior citizens. vi. Free health care for elders at the age of Mayor of Delhi. Sh. J.R. Gupta requested Sh. Parvesh Verma to arrange a 80 years and above. vii. 24 hours help line for senior citizens. viii. 50% concession meeting of our Confederation Members with the President of BJP so that we in rail fare like already extended to female senior citizens.