Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and NMC’s Senior Citizens Cell celebrated World Senior Citizens Day on Sunday at the Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Standing Committee Hall in NMC Headquarters in Civil Lines. The event was chaired by Vasantrao Patil, with Mayor Neeta Thakre as the keynote speaker. Mayor Thakre highlighted the immense value of elders in society and urged them to guide the younger generation using their rich life experience. Emphasising that youth represent the nation’s future, she noted that the wisdom of seniors can help direct straying youth toward constructive paths. She highlighted the respected status of elders in Indian culture and announced that an NMC’s Senior Citizens Coordination Committee will soon be set up to drive welfare initiatives.

 

The programme opened with garlanding the portrait of Sane Guruji and singing the prayer ‘Khara To Ekchi Dharma’. During the event, 75 senior citizens who reached 75 years of age were felicitated with official NMC stoles (dupatta) and mementos. Competitions were organised for seniors, with prizes awarded by Mayor Thakre. Sarjerao Galpat, Surendrakumar Maurya, and Sanjay Satpute won top prizes in Fancy Dress. Pralhad Dalal, Dr Sadhana Telradhe, and Kashinath Dhande placed top three in the Essay Competition. In Karaoke Singing, Vijay Borikar, Mohan Hood, and Chandrashekhar Zadgaonkar earned top honours. Rajesh Dharamthok, Moreshwar Upase, Pramila Raut, Madhuri Bhujade, Vijay Dixit, Vakodikar, Surendra Sardare, Sharda Gadkar, Shankar Shankhpale, Kamal Tayde and others coordinated for the success of the event. Introductory remarks were given by Suresh Rewatkar, Coordinator of the NMC Senior Citizens Cell, and Bhagwan Tichkule delivered a vote of thanks.