Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 : Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday called upon people to take care of older persons for their peaceful and dignified life.
The blessings of senior citizens are precious for us, Patnaik said in his message on the occasion of International Day for Older Persons.
The Chief Minister described the senior citizens as valuable assets of the society. The older persons have experience and solutions while we have to learn more from them.
Patnaik highlighted various welfare schemes for the older persons and said the State Government has added additional 4 Lakh beneficiaries in Madhu Babu Pension Yojana.
Facilities such as Old Age Homes, Geriatric ward and Physiotherapy Centres in different hospitals have been made available for senior citizens,the Chief Minister said and called upon to work collectively for the betterment and good health of older persons.
