A reach out programme to every locality in Mumbai.
Javed Ahmad, IG, Govt of Maharashtra inaugurated
April 12, Wednesday, 4 p.m
In the developed countries of the West and East senior citizens are treated with much care and
concern giving cognizance to their special life circumstances. Identity Card is issued by almost all
western countries and the card entitles senior citizens to special concessions and benefits.
ID CARD CENTRES
For the first time in India an all-purpose ID card was issued by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra
in a function organised by Dignity Foundation and Rotary Club of Bombay Pier scheduled for on
Oct 1, but later postponed at the last minute to December 8, 2001 at the Chowpathy sands.
In a meeting with the Chief Minister Dignity Foundation functionaries had impressed on him on
the need to introduce the ID card with a view to establish the senior citizens' identity required in
many places. The card will also serve as a medical aid card, a necessity in these days of violence
and attacks. The Chief Secretary had directions from the CM to examine and follow up the idea.
Under his instructions, the Ministry of Social Welfare arranged for the issue of ID card against
payment of Rs. 30.
Administrative charge has been vested in Dignity Foundation and FESCOM - two NGOs who took
the initiative to work for the issue of cards.
Celebrating this "victory" the senior citizens came together for a 2000-strong Rally starting with
the NOVARTIS WALK on Marine Drive for the Elders Day on Dec 8th starting at 4.30 p.m. at the
promenade opposite Javahar Bal Bhavan walking to Chowpathy sands.
Since much of their physical security rests with the Police, the senior citizens seized the occasion
to tie a "Suraksha Bandhan" to Police Officers invited from all the 79 Police Stations in Mumbai.
Police Commissioner Shri. M N Singh (C.P) was present to provide the lead to the campaign for
more security.
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(Not For Printing And Submitting)
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