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Participants at the meeting mooted forming a state-level committee to monitor alcohol abuse and distribution ahead of the general election [/caption]Prevention of Alcohol Consumption
The Association for the Promotion of Social Action (APSA) organized a conference on prevention of Alcohol on 11th May, 2018 at Hotel Vaishnoi in which several social organisations have participated.
The meeting was presided by Sri. Srinivas Reddy, President APSA and Sri. V. Lakshman Reddy, President Jana Chaitanya Vedika. Sri M .Laxma Reddy, in his key note address, congratulated APSA, fighting for years to prevent Alcohol consumption through pamphlets, street plays, holding sessions, lobbying with government, closing of liquor shops on highways etc, felt that results are not encouraging. There is an increase in the addiction, more among students and youths.
Representatives from different social organizations like MV Foundation, Jana Vignana Vedika, Residents Welfare Associations and others spoke on the subject and insisted that the govt to the initiative.
Sri Srinivas Reddy quoting the examples of other states where there is total or partial ban, should be motivation to work and pressurise governments to implement laws that are anti-alcohol and not to focus only on high revenues through liquor sales.
Keeping in view the forthcoming elections also, where distribution of liquor plays a key role, it is decided to form a TELANGANA MADHYAPANA NIYANTRANA COMMITTEE to motivate people, media, political leaders and to make recommendations to govt about the Alcohol prevention.
By Omprakash Boddu.
Forum for Senior Citizens Tarnaka
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The monthly meeting of the Tarnaka Senior Citizens Forum in Progress[/caption]Monthly meeting of the FSCT was held on 19th May in Nagarjunanagar community hall presided by Sri Gururaja who welcomed the huge senior gathering. The activities proposed were explained by Omprakash, Gen Secty. Sri M. Krishna Reddy, renowned consumer activist and founder & managing trustee of Elders clubs international foundation was the guest speaker who explained in detail the proposed ELDER'S MELA -2018 to be held from June 15th to 17 at AV college Hyderabad in connection with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. He highlighted events like inaugural, seminars, sports activities, cultural programmes planned for three days and requested all the seniors to participate.
By B. Omprakash .
The Alwal Senior Citizens Association(ASCA) has distributed Majjiga on 25th May to the citizens of all walks of life in some well-frequented places in Alwal in order to refresh the commuters. GHMC officials from Alwal Circle as well as members of GAASA are present.
Kalyanpuri Senior Citizens Association members distributing food materials for an orpahange
Dr. D. Vittal Rao being facilitated at Mayur Marg Dr. Citizens Association Begumpet on 13/5/18. He is delivering lecture on senior citizens health issues.
Senior Citizens Welfare Association, Tanuku
1.The Association has conducted a medical camp on 15.04.2018 and on 20.05.2018 from 7a.m. to 12.noon at their office premises by conducting clinical tests through Swetha Diagnostic Centre and distributing medicines to poor people.
2. Monthly General Body meeting was held on 25.04.18 at their office and discussed the activities conducted in the month and the Elders Mela 2018 to be conducted in Hyderabad. They have conveyed birthday wishes to 47 members those born in April. The meeting was presided over by their President Sri. G. Keseswara Rao.
3. The Association celebrated “ International Women’s Day” on 9.05.18 at their office. Smt.S. Manorama has attended as chief guest, Sri. Susarma, Smt. Ajaya Kumari, Smt.Subhadra and Smt. Naga Ratnam have attended as other guests who spoke about the greatness and role of mothers.
4. Having satisfied with the functioning of the Physiotheraphy Centre, being run by the Association, Sri.Bolla Ramesh on 11.05.18 has given a donation of Rs.two lakhs through a cheque at his office to the President of the Association, in memory of his late father Sri. Bulli Ramaiah, who had earlier given a donation of Rs. 3.5 lakhs for the Physiotherapy Centre.
5. The Association also celebrated “ International Family Day” on 15th May at their office at 10.00 a.m. where the well known poet in the town, Sri. Susarma garu delivered his speech. Also Smt and Sri. V. Soma Sundar Rao were honoured in presence of their family members including grand children.
6. The Association has conducted 5 weekly mobile medial camps during 15th April and 13th May in and around Tanuku and extended medical help to about 200 patients.
All the programmes have been held under the leadership of their President Sri. G. Keseswara Rao and his team members Sri. P.P. Ranga Rajan, G.V. Bhaskara Rao, K. Manga Raju and their medical team, Dr.V. Satyanarayana Raju, Dr. V. Venkata Raju and Dr. Hussain Ahmed.
7. A book written by DVVS Varma is released. Photo-21
By G. Keseswara Rao
Senior Citizens Forum, Nizamabad
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1. In Chintakunta Village, an Old Age Home is constructed on a one-acre land allotted by the Sarpanch, with the initiative taken by Sri. Mohan. The home is being run with the help of village youths (25 members) who are donating Rs. 1000/- each. The senior citizens Forum , Nizamabad who visited recently and provided food provisions worth Rs. 15,000/- and assured further help. Sri. Mohan, the main person behind this old age home where 19 inmates are staying at present, is felicitated.
2. Food packets to poor attending Praja Vani Programme: The senior citizens forum, Nizamabad have taken up a programme of supplying Pulihora food packets to all those who come for sharing their grievances with the District Collector under Praja Vani Programme. The concerned R.D.O. and the hon’ble MLC Sri. Bhoopathi Reddy inaugurated the scheme and praised the services of the Association.
By T.Bhoomanna, President.
Pattana Senior Citizens Forum, Mahabubnagar
A preparatory meeting was held on 5th May, 2018 in Mahabubnagar in connection with proposed Elders Mela to be held from June 15th to 17th 2018 at A.V. College grounds, Hyderabad. Sri. M. Krishna Reddy, Convenor of the above Mela explained in details the aims and objectives of the Elders’s Club Foundation and requested the participants to attend it. All the office bearers of Pattana Senior Citizens Forum have participated.
By N. Nagabhushanam
The AP Senior Citizens’ Federation met in Eluru, under the presidentship of Sri. V. Narayana Murthy along with other state leaders, such as Sri. Parameswara Reddy,, Sri. Uma Mahesara Rao, Sri. Stayanarayana and Sri. Chitti Venkaiah, Sri. Jeena Dhrma Rao, on 25th May and received Sri. Mandadi Krishna Reddy concerning the Elders’ Mela to be organised in Hydrabad on 15th to 17th of June.
The East Godavari Senior Citizens’ Organisation, under the president of Sri. Buddharaju Satyanarayana Raju, along with the AP State Government Retired Employees Association held meeting in Kakinada on 25th May and heard Sri. M. Krishna Reddy garu about the Elders Club International Foundation and about the Elders Mela -2018 to be held in June in Hyderabad.
By Dr.G. Nageshwar Rao
Tamilnadu Senior Citizens Association, Anna Nagar, Chennai
1.Free mini geriatric assessment event was held on 30.04.18 for 40 members who were tested for memory impairment, range of movements, knee and muscle power and also evaluated bowel and bladder conditions.
2. They conducted ‘Smart Phone Classes’ to senior citizens at their office from 8/5 to 11/5 with the help of Help Age India in order to make them conversant with the use of smart phones. 3.
Their Annual general body meeting was held on 10th June at 11.30 a.m. at the Towers Club, Anna Nagar, Chennai to submit the annual report and accounts and to pass resolutions and discuss other subjects.
Federation of Senior Citizens' Associations Punjab (FEDSEN-PUNJAB) / Mohali Senior Citizens' Association
Sri. Jarnail Singh has released the e copy of GLORIOUS YEARS, June, 2018 containing 16 pages. It is available on http://www.mscamohali.com .
By Secretary Projects Cell: 098146 14656 Home: 0172-4023950 jarnail656@yahoo.com
Senior Citizens Council of Delhi
1. The Council has celebrated the jointbirthday of its 14 life members on last Sunday of the month i.e. on 29th April, 2018,whose birthday falls in the month of April, 2018 followed by refreshments at its Recreation Centre. An entertainment programme was also organized in which many female and male members recited poems , bhajans, songs etc. Pt. Aditya Prakash Tripathi from Chitrakoot delivered spiritual discourses based on Ramayana. On such occasions a common platform is also provided to them for highlighting their hidden talents throughout the year on regular basis. Mrs. Radhika Abrol Phogat, Area Councillor, was the chief guest. She appreciated the Council’s efforts to organise various activities throughout the year. J.R.Gupta , President of Council extended Birthday Greetings and felicitated the members with flowers, shawl and gift as a token of respect and regards.
2. While addressing senior citizens during 39th Foundation Day of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi at Deer Park Satsang Sthal, on 06-05-2018, Kailash Gehlot, Transport Minister announced in the presence of more than 300 senior citizens that 2000 new cluster buses would be on the roads soon as tenders have already been floated for 1000 buses and process is on for another 1000 buses. Sh.Ram Niwas Goel, Speaker, Delhi Vidhan Sabha also addressed the audience and appreciated the efforts of the Council for organising various social, cultural and spiritual activities. Sh. Somnath Bharti, Area MLA, also addressed. J.R.Gupta, President of the Council along with other members felicitated the guests. A cultural program was also organized, followed by refreshments.
3. The Citizens Council has organised a Drawing Competition on Saving of Earth and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on 26-05-2018 at Recreation Center,in which more than 50 children of different age groups from 5-7 years, 8-10 years and 11-15 years have participated along with their parents, in the presence of eminent judges namely Mrs.Sonia Ahuja, Mrs. Geeta Panikar, Retd. Librarian, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, R.K.Puram and Mrs. Meera Saxena, PGT, St. Marry School. Each participant was issued a Participation Certificate including distribution of 3 prizes in each age group by Ms.Geetanjali Goel, Addl. District and Session Judge & Special Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority. She further told that any senior citizens can avail the services of free lawyer from Delhi State Legal Services Authority in civil and criminal matters for those poor and marginalized senior citizens who cannot afford the services of a lawyer. The function concluded with refreshments.
J.R. Gupta, President, Senior Citizens Council of Delhi &Chairperson, Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi, Website:www.seniorcitizensdelhi.org &www.confederationscdelhi.com, 09810488059
Mohd Azam, President Save Trees and Save the Girl Child Organisation, Karimnagar, speaking at JVV Warangal on Biodiversity .
On 19th May, the office-bearers of The Elders Club International seeking the cooperation of the Commissioner GHMC in the Elders Mela -2018 to be held in June in Hyderabad.
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