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National Senior Citizens Day observed in Kupwara

Social Welfare Department Kupwara organized series of activities

5 Dariya News

Kupwara 21-Aug-2022

Social welfare Department,  Kupwara today conducted a series of activities to observe the National Senior Citizens Day today. The Department in collaboration with district administration organized various  medical camps where free  checkups were conducted  and medicine was provided to the senior citizens of the district at various places. 

The senior citizens were also taken out for a picnic in the renowned Nagriwari park where they spent some time together and interacted with each other. Theme centric singing  programme was also organised for them.They were also made aware about the  helpline numbers  available for them in case of elder abuse or other help. 

The senior citizens also held a plantation drive in the Nagriwari park. The District Social Welfare Officer , Kupwara expressed his gratitude to the District Administration,  especially the Health and Forest Department for their support.