Need for better coordination between youth, elderly stressed

The Social Justice and Empowerment Department organised an inter-generational bonding workshop aimed at strengthening ties between young people and senior citizens at the Bachat Bhawan in Nurpur. The programme sought to promote better understanding between senior citizens and people aged between 18 and 30 years.

Nurpur SDM Arun Sharma, who presided over the workshop, emphasised the need for improved coordination and dialogue between people belonging to different generations. He said that the widening gap between senior citizens and young people had become a growing concern. He added that the new generation was also declining its traditional support of the old people due to the generation gap.

Sharma said that the experience of the elders and the energy of the youth together could create a stronger society. He highlighted the growing peril of mobile phone addiction among the youth, which was affecting their social relationships and the rising incidence of drug addiction. He described these as a serious social challenge and called upon the youth to steer clear of these bad habits and spend time with their elders.

Dr Maulshree from the Health Department shared important information related to the general well-being of senior citizens. Tehsil Welfare Officer Akshay Kumar said that the objective of such programmes was to bridge the burgeoning generational divide in society. He added that the department would continue to organise such events to ensure the elderly felt respected and the youth could get the guidance they require.

Trainees of the Fact Computer Centre, a local institute, and local elders participated enthusiastically in the programme. The young trainees also presented their views on the occasion. The chief guest honoured the senior citizens, who attended the workshop.