Kohima: A new facility for senior citizens opened in Sendenyu on November 7. The Jan Kalyankari Yojana Prachar Prasar Abhiyan set up the home. It aims to improve welfare services for the elderly. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Government of India provided the sponsorship for the project.
Japheth Woch, the Deputy Commissioner of Tseminyu, served as the chief guest for the opening. Sentimenla Pongener, the District Programme Officer, attended as the guest of honour. The ceremony began with an invocation led by Sendenyu Baptist Church pastor Tenyenilo Thong. Bwenyhunle Kent, the church women pastor, chaired the event.
Philip Seb, the president of JKYPPA Nagaland, gave the welcome address. Dignitaries at the event called for better social protection for aging residents. They stated that "the importance of institutional care, social protection and collective responsibility towards senior citizens" remains high. Officials demanded a safe and dignified environment for the elderly population.
Kehi Logwa offered a special prayer for the facility before a series of short speeches. Ruovineinuo Kent, the superintendent of the new home, delivered the vote of thanks to close the programme.
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