Seniors get ready with resolutions for national conference

| S VENKATESHWARAN |

The Federation of Senior Citizen Associations of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, submitted a set of important resolutions to be placed before the AISCCON national conference, to be held at Bhubaneswar February 22 and 23, 2026.

The resolutions focused on the overall welfare, health, safety and empowerment of senior citizens. The federation proposed the establishment of a separate Commission for Senior Citizens and organising geriatric caregiver training programmes through NGOs.

The resolutions also called for mental health awareness programmes with screening and treatment, digital literacy training, and skill enhancement programmes with livelihood support for senior citizens. It was also suggested to provide market linkages for products made by senior citizens.

Further, the federation recommended the establishment of a geriatric physiotherapy committee, setting up of resource centres and conducting inter-generational bonding programmes in schools and colleges to strengthen social values.

Other important demands included vaccination programmes for senior citizens, preparation of a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) for old age homes, and the creation of a separate wing in the police department for senior citizens.

The resolutions were proposed by Mr. V. Rama Rao and seconded by Mr. R.T. Namasivayam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The federation stated that a few more resolutions will follow.