The District Social Welfare Officer of West Jaintia Hills organised a programme yesterday to celebrate International Day of Older Persons at Sohphoh village.
The programme was chaired by the village headman of Sohphoh, Mutshwa Thabah.
The District Social Welfare Officer, Y Najiar, focused on the theme ‘Ageing with Dignity’, emphasising the vital roles that elderly men and women play in their families and a need to enhance the care and support system for them.
Elderly citizens present at the programme were able to avail themselves of a free medical examination by qualified medical personnel.
As part of the event, the office of District Social Welfare distributed gifts to all elderly participants.