Gonda Honours Senior Citizens At Collectorate Event On Their Day

Senior citizens were honoured in Gonda on the occasion of “International Senior Citizens Day” at a felicitation ceremony organised in the Collectorate auditorium under the aegis of the Social Welfare Department.

The programme was held on 01 October, 2026, following the directions of District Magistrate Mrs. Priyanka Niranjan. Chief Development Officer Shri Dayanand Prasad presided over the event and felicitated senior citizens of the district by presenting them with certificates of appreciation and angavastra.

The ceremony was organised with the aim of expressing respect, sensitivity and gratitude towards senior citizens of society, and acknowledging their contribution. During the programme, Chief Development Officer Shri Dayanand Prasad honoured the senior citizens of the district with प्रशस्ति पत्र and अंग वस्त्र. The senior citizens who received the honour were seen smiling, with happiness and enthusiasm visible on their faces.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Development Officer said that senior citizens are the invaluable heritage of society. He said their experience, knowledge and the lessons drawn from their lives act as a guide for the new generation. He added that every person in society should adopt a sensitive and cooperative approach to ensure respect and a dignified life for senior citizens.

Shri Dayanand Prasad said that senior citizens have played an extremely important role in the making of families and society. He said the younger generation needs to keep learning continuously from their experiences and maintain respect and affection towards them. Extending his greetings to the senior citizens present at the event, he wished them a healthy, happy and dignified life.

Senior citizens also shared their experiences during the programme. They expressed gratitude to the administration and the Social Welfare Department for organising the felicitation ceremony. Through the event, senior citizens were given the message that society and the administration are alert and sensitive towards their respect, rights and welfare.

The programme concluded in a cordial and dignified atmosphere. District Social Welfare Officer Shri Satya Prakash Singh, officers and employees of the Social Welfare Department, and a large number of senior citizens from the district were present on the occasion.