NHRC's 31st Foundation Day Conference on the Rights of Older Persons
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 31st Foundation Day of NHRC |
| Theme | "Rights of Older Persons" |
| Venue | Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi |
| Key Speaker | Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Acting Chairperson, NHRC |
| Key Points from Address | Elders as architects of history, importance in families and society, need for respect and dignity. |
| Challenges for Older Persons | Financial insecurity, healthcare disparities, social isolation, discrimination, poor implementation of laws. |
| Immediate Needs | Affordable healthcare, mental health support, pensions, safe housing, financial literacy. |
| Anti-Discrimination Measures | Strengthening laws to protect against age-based discrimination and elder abuse. |
| Historical Context | India's tradition of venerating elders, challenges from urbanization and nuclear families. |
| Technical Sessions | "Ageing of the Aged," "Analyzing the Gendered Face of Ageing," "Evaluating the Healthcare Scenario." |
| Government Commitment | Union Minister Shri Amit Yadav reaffirmed commitment to elder welfare and potential legal changes. |
| Gender Perspective | Ms. Andrea M. Wojnar (UNFPA India) emphasized inter-generational approach and technology use. |
| Healthcare Focus | Dr. V. K. Paul (NITI Aayog) highlighted healthcare's impact on productivity and social security. |