MONTHLY NEWSPAPER OF SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL OF DELHI Affiliated with Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi (An Umbrella Body of 11 Lakh Senior Citizens)

VOL : 001 Issue No. : 003 MONTH : MARCH-2014 Rs. 5/-

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Senior Citizens demands National Commission

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Post Office Registration No. : DL-SW-17/4178/14-16 Posting Date at Lodhi Road H.P.O. on 13 & 15 of same month

Felicitation of Jodhpur Senior Citizens at Deer Park

14 members delegation from Jodhpur headed by Sh. S.N. Aggarwal visited Delhi on 22 and 23rd February, 2014. The members were taken to Chhatarpur temple, Jaindadawari Mehrauli, Qutab Minar, Mughal Garden and Akshardham Temple. Members were felicitated at Deer Park by Maha Mandaleshwar Nityanand Sarawati ji Maharaaj of Haridwar, who delivered a special spiritual discourses particularly on elders how to live with younger generation which was very much appreciated by all present. J.R.Gupta, President of the Council also welcomed members and presented a memento as a token of respect and regards.

J.R. Gupta, Chairperson, Confederation of Senior Citizens Association of Delhi demanded National Commission for Senior Citizens, while addressing Senior Citizens in Annual Day of Sadbhavna Satsang Mandal, DDA Flats Munirka. He told that Confederation has addressed letters to S/Shri. Narendra Modi, Prime Ministrial Candidate of BJP & Chief Minister of Gujrat, Rahul Gandhi, Vice President, Congress Party & Arvind Kejriwal, Convener, Aam Aadmi Party to include following demands of Senior Citizens in their Manifestos to be released before the coming Lok Sabha Elections. The demands include : i. National Commission and State Commissions for senior citizens. ii. Implementation of Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. contd. page-3

Confederation supports demands of Pensioners

Bharat Pension Samaj organised Dharna at Jantar mantar on 24.2.14 to demand removal of inequality, more pension on retirement, 50% Family Pension, Automatic merger of DA with Pension, whenever it goes above 50%, and much more in the interest of Pensioners including better Medical facilities with increase in Fixed Medical Allowance etc. Sh. J.R Gupta, Chairperson, Confederation while addressing audience supported fully the demands of the Pensioners. Sh. S.C. Maheshwari, General Secretary of Bharat Pension Samaj along with other dignitaries including MP Sh. Prakash Javedakar assured their full support to the huge gathering for better future prospects. Sh. R.K. Nanda, President, SCA-Shalimar Bagh also addressed. The Dharna ended at 2.30 PM, followed by Lunch.

L to R - S.K. Pant, B.S. Arora, A.R. Bhatt, Anil Sharma, L.R. Garg & J.R. Gupta.

Annual Day of SCA - Mehrauli on 9.3.14

L to R - J.R. Gupta, Parvesh Verma, MLA, Satbir Singh, Pushpa Singh & B.N. Sahni

SCA - Mehrauli celebrated its Annual Day on 9.3.14... contd. page-3

ELDERLY NEWS WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NAV VIKRAM SAMVAT 2071 & HOLI GREETINGS

Editorial Board of Elderly News : B.S. Yadav (Dwarka), R.K. Nanda (Shalimar Bagh), Ved Prakash Gupta (Mayur Vihar), J.C. Narang (Tagore Garden), R.C. Sharma (Triveni) Reporters : Pratap Singh, Jai Singh, Gyan Singh Tokas, Smt. Devindri Verma & Dharam Singh Sharma (Chief Editor J.R. Gupta (Responsible only for selection of News under the P.R.B. Act. 1867). All disputes, subject to Delhi Jurisdiction. E-mail : guptajr2005@gmail.com, Web.: www.seniorcitizensdelhi.org

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Installation of 32" TV in Sahyog Varisht Nagrik Manch,Shamimar Bagh, headed by its President R K Nanda

EDITORIAL - Senior Citizens always neglected by Govt.

Confederation meeting hosted by SCA-Triveni on 16.2.14

Audience at Deer Park on 23.2.14 in the special Satsangby Swami Nityanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj (Haridwar)

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Daily Spiritual Discourses at Deer Park (7AM & 8AM) Sant Hari Yogi ji (Agra) from 16.3.14 to 31.3.14, Acharya Rajender Mishra (Sidhi, MP) from 1.4.14 to 15.4.14 & Pt. Aditya Prakash Tripathi (Chitrakoot) from 16.4.14 to 30.4.14. Also at Shiv Mandir, Green Park 5.15 pm to 6.15 pm daily, Shri Ram Mandir, B5 Block, Safdarjung Enclave, 7.15 pm to 815 pm. daily & Sadbhavana Satsang Mandal, DDA Flats, Munirka on every Sunday 10 to 11 am. 17.3.14 HOLI MILAN with chandan & flowers only followed by cultural programme. 31.3.14 Special programme on First Navratra & distribution of Souvenir-2014 containing useful information for Senior Citizens including Varat Utsav Deepika 2014-15. 30.04.14 Annual General Body Meeting of Confederation, Conference & Kavi Samelan at Azad Bhawan Auditorium followed by refreshments from 4 pm onwards Chief Guest Dr. Karan Singh, MP. Talks on eyes & joints by Dr. Sammer Sud & Prof. Dr. Anil Arora.

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Haridwar Conference on 27 to 29.3.2014Senior Citizens Council of Delhi is to organize Conference of Senior Citizens at Haridwar on 27 to 29.3.2014 in association with ARSP (Haridwar) at Niskam Seva Trust Ashram. The Council would bear the 50% cost of registration to motivate members in large numbers. Subsidized rate is Rs. 1500/- per participant including registration fee, Lodgings & Boardings. The registration would be done on first come first serve basis. The seats are limited. Please contact Sh. J.R. Gupta on 9810488059 before 15 March 2014 -EDITOR

It is regretted to point out that although, National Policy for Older Persons was notified in 1999 by the Nodal Ministry, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India but its implementation is zero, although a period of more than 15 years has already elapsed. Even the amended National Policy for Senior Citizens 2011 is still to be

implemented. At present, there are 12 crores senior citizens across India and in Delhi alone 11 Lakh. Due to longevity, the population of Senior Citizens are growing day by day but no adequate attention is made by any Government for the welfare of Senior Citizens. Now time has come to force the Govt. to get financial, social & health security to all Senior Citizens. To achieve this goal, we urge all the senior citizens associations across Delhi to strengthen the hands of Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi (An umbrella Body of 11 Lakh Senior Citizens) headed by its Chairperson, J.R. Gupta.

L. R. Garg - Editor

The Governing Body Meeting of Confederation was held on 16.2.14 at Triveni, Sheikh Sarai Ph-1, which was hosted by SCA Treveni headed by its President R.C. Sharma & other Executive Body members. A decision was taken to address letters to all the leading Political Parties to include various demands of Senior Citizens in their Manifestos. Meeting ended with lunch.

Dental Camp by Jodhana Sr. Citizens Society Jodhpur

Jodhana Senior Citizens Society, Jodhpur organised Dental Camp at Keru Village with His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh ji and Ratan Tata Trust on 8.2.14. Sh. Ram Raj Bhandari, President discussing in the camp.

Visit to Chokhidhani, Sonipat by SCRC-Shalimar Bagh

Members of Senior Citizens Recreation Center AE Block Shalimar Bagh visited Chokhidhani Sonipat and enjoyed a wonderful picnic . The cheerful smile on the faces of everyone speaks it all. They participated in various cultural and entertaining activities. Some joined the folk dancers on the floor and danced with their partners forgetting all worries and other mental occupations. Ladies got 'Mehandi' artwork done with cheerful smiles, sharing the words 'Age is no barrier'. Ethnic Rajasthani dinner was enjoyed by all, making it a memorable.

Birthday Celebrations by SCWF - Rohini

Members of the SCWF Rohini celebrated the birthday of their member Sh. B.L. Dhar at swaran Jyanti Park Rohini on 08.02.2014. The President Sh. K.L. Khanna gave him birthday greetings letter while Sh. K. C. Malhotra, Vice President offered flowers. Secretary Sh. A.P. Sharma and other members also offered him good wishes for a healthy & long life on this occasion. Tea and sweets were served on this occasion.

Varisht Nagrik Seva Samiti, Palam organised health checkup camp in association with HelpAge India on 22.2.2014 at Sawan Kripal Ruhani Mission, Sadh Nagar, Palam Colony, New Delhi. Sh. Sarjit Singh, Genl. Secy. welcomed all members.

Activities of Varisht Nagrik Seva Samiti Palam

From page 1, National Commissioniii. Implementation of National Policy for the senior citizens 2011. iv. Separate Departments for the welfare of senior citizens at Central level as well as at State Level. v. Recreation centers in each Municipal Ward for organizing day to day activities by the registered senior citizens Associations across Delhi particularly for lonely senior citizens. vi. Free health care for elders at the age of 80 years and above. vii. 24 hours help line for senior citizens. viii. 50% concession in rail fare like already extended to female senior citizens. ix. 50% concession in DTC buses in Delhi and also in each State. x. Old Age Pension of Rs. 3,000/- per month. xii. Increase of recreation grant from Rs. 20,000 per month to Rs. 30,000/- per month. On this occasion more than 400 senior citizens attended the Annual day of Sadbhavna Satsang in DDA Flats Munirka which was celebrated in association with Senior Citizens Council of Delhi on 23.2.14. Pandit Banwaari Lal Sarswat of Vrindavan delivered a spiritual discourse on Vidur Bhakti which was appreciated by all present. Shri Anil Sharma area MLA and Shri

Radhey Shyam Sharma, Area Councillor also addressed the gathering. Shri J.R.Gupta, President of the Council while welcoming Shri Anil Sharma requested to arrange a suitable place for organising day to day activities by senior citizens. Shri Sharma agreed to consider the demand by identifying any idle place in DDA Flats Munirka for senior citizens. The delegation members of Jodhpur were also felicitated. Shri S.N. Aggarwal, leader of the delegation also addressed the gathering. At the end bhandara was served to all present.

From Page 1, SCA - MehrauliSenior Citizens Association, Mehrauli, celebrated its Annual Day on 9.3.14 in which more than 250 Senior Citizens participated. Sh. Parvesh Verma, Area MLA was the Chief Guest, J.R. Gupta, Chairperson, Confederation was Guest of honour along with Mrs. Pushpa Singh Area MLA & Sh. Satbir Singh, former Mayor of Delhi. Sh. J.R. Gupta requested Sh. Parvesh Verma to arrange a meeting of our Confederation Members with the President of BJP so that we could discuss in person the demands of Senior Citizens. Sh. B.N. Sahni, President & Sh. O.P. Rohilla, General Secretary welcomed all present.

L to R - Devindri Verma, Padma Sharma, Venkat Krishnan, Vikas, Mathew Cherian, S.K. Bhalla, D.V. Anand, S.K. Pant & J.R. Gupta.

L to R - Mrs. Roshni Devi, Mrs. Neelam Dhawan, Mrs. Deswal, Mr. Pramod Dubey, Mrs. Dubey, J.R. Gupta, Pt. Bhishmapitamaha Mishra, Pt. Prahlad Mishra Ramayani, Mrs. Vijay Laxmi Sharma, Sardar Kripal Singh & L.R. Garg.

Senior Citizens Council of Delhi organized special function at Deer Park on 13.2.14 in which more than 250 members participated in which Mrs. & Mr. Pramod Dubey from Newzealand were felicitated. Mr. Dubey has his own house in Safdarjung Enclave & settled permanently in Auckland having big business of liquor. Sh. J. R. Gupta felicitated both with memento & shawls. Incidentally, it may be pointed out that when the delegation members of the Council visited Australia & Newzealand in the month of November 2013, Dubey family accorded a warm welcome & reception at Auckland followed by high Tea.

Shri H.K. Aggarwal, Election Officer unanimously declared elected following office bearers of B2 - South Resident welfare Association, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi for the years 2014-15 & 2015-16 on 06/03/2014.J. R. Gupta, President, Cdr. D.K. Gupta, Vice-President, Devinder Arora, General Secretary, R. K. Saxena, Finance Secretary, Executive Members S/Sh. Kiran Kumar Soin, Rakesh C. Kapur, P. Bhattacharya, P. C. Sharma, Manoj Lakhan Pal and Subodh Kher.

In the function of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi at Deer Park, Sh. Venkat Krishnan of Mumbai (Social Activist) while addressing Senior Citizens on 13.2.14 asked them to do at least one good work daily without any self interest to get smile on the faces of other persons who actually needs that kind of help. Mathew Cherian, CEO, HelpAge India also addressed the gathering. J.R. Gupta President of the Council felicitated Mr Venkat & Mr Cherian followed by refreshments. Sh. Gupta assured Sh. Venkat to follow his advise in letter & sprit.

Shri S.N. Aggarwal

Mr. Venkat Krishnan of Mumbai addresses Senior Citizens

Inter-generation Seminar at Kamla Nehru College on 9.3.14

Felicitation - International Women Day at Deer Park 8.3.14

Election of RWA - B-2, Safdarjung Enclave

Elderly News presented to Sh. Virendra GuptaAmbassador - South Africa on 7.3.14 in Delhi

Felicitation of Mrs. & Mr. Pramod Dubey of Newzealandat Deer Park on 13.2.2014

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Following office bearers of SCA-Shalimar Bagh were elected on 22-2-2014. President - Sh. A. D. Kalra, Vice President - Sh. L. C. Malhotra, General Secretary - Capt. Chander Sachdev, Joint Secretary - Sh. R. C. Anand, Treasurer - Sh. R. N. Khosla, Executive Members S/Sh. G. K. Maithel, Dr. R. K. Khanna, K. L. Munjal , D. C. Saini, B. S. Rajan and Gulshan Chawla.

Election of SCA - Shalimar Bagh

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Annual General Body Meeting of VNS, Munirka, would be held on 22.3.14 at 3.30 pm in community centre, DDA Flat Munirka. Members are requested to attend in time. R.S.V.P. - L. R. Garg, General Secretary, Ph. : 9313203760

AGM of Varishta Nagrik Sangathan, Munirka