NHRC’s national conference on the rights of older persons concluded.
A day-long national conference on the ‘Rights of Older Persons’ concluded at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
It has been organized on the occasion of the 31st Foundation Day of the National Human Rights Commission of India.
Union Minister Shri Amit Yadav, who chaired the first session, assured the government’s commitment to the welfare of older persons.
Addressing the issue of ‘Ageing of the Aged,’ ‘Analyzing the gendered face of ageing and how to tackle the same’ and ‘Evaluating the healthcare scenario were the three technical sessions of the conference.
NHRC has taken several steps including forming a core group and issuing guidelines for the protection of the rights of elderly persons.
