District Social Welfare Office, Shopian today conducted a series of activities to observe the National Senior Citizens Day today. The Department in collaboration with the health department organized medical camps where free checkups were conducted and medicine was provided to the senior citizens of the district at various places.
Main function was held at Pinjoora, Shopian.The senior citizens were also taken out for a picnic in the Tourist Reception Centre Padpawan where they spent some time together and interacted with each other.
They were also made aware about the helpline numbers available for them in case of elder abuse or other help.The District Social Welfare Officer, expressed his gratitude to the District Administration, especially the Health department for their support.