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ELDERS ABUSE REPORT - 2015 RELEASED BY HELPAGE INDIA ON 15.06.2015

WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY & RAKSHA BANDHAN

Help Age India in association with Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi (an umbrella body of 11 lakh senior citizens ) organised a special function at India International Center in which more than 350 senior citizens including youths participated on the occasion of World Elders Abuse Awareness Day. A report on Elderly Abuse was presented by Mrs. Manjira Khurana, Country Head, Help Age. A few major facts are such as - of Delhi's youth are92%

(L to R) :- Mrs Radha Rani Mitra, J.R.Gupta, Santosh DesaiMrs. Rebeeca John, Ms. Chris and Mayank Jain

indifferent to the rampant verbal and physical abuse being inflicted on elders rather look the other way than intervene. However, of the younger 60%generation living in the country are of the opinion that they would choose to intervene if they happen to come across such instances. youth accepts that 73%elder abuse exists. perceive daughter-in-law as the primary abuser 34.7%followed by son 23%. Contd. on page 3 with photos

Prominent Scientist (56) has A G FMEENAH URIB AKIMbeen elected by the Parliament of Mauritius as its new President, making her the first women to hold the ceremonial position. She was sworn in on 5th June 2015. Gurib-Fakim was till recently director of the Mauritius-headquartered Center for Phytotherapy Research (CEPHYR), which carries out research on plants for use in cosmetics, nutrition and therapy. A MOU exists since 2006 between between Senior Citizens Council of Delhi & Senior Citizens Council, Mauritius for promoting exchange of views of groups of Elderly of both the Countries. - A Report by EDITOR

Senior Citizens Welfare Association - Rohini, Sector-13, organized Birthday Celebration of their Members.

Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi (An umbrella body of 11 lakh Senior Citizens) organized Candle March on the occasion of World Elders Abuse Awareness Day at Jantar Mantar in association with Help Age India to draw the attention of Govt. of India, Govt. of Delhi and Delhi Police in order to protect the life and properties of senior citizens including abuses/humiliations such as physical, emotional, economical, disrespect, verbal & neglect, as the incidents targeting Senior Citizens are increasing day by day. Contd. on Page 3

CANDLE MARCH BY SENIOR CITIZENS AT JANTAR MANTARON 15.06.2015 ON WORLD ELDERS ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

Birthday celebrations by SCWA - Rohini, Sector-13

Mauritius gets First Lady President

L-R : - J.R. Gupta, Mrs. Manjira Khurana (CountryHead) & Sh. Sri Raman (Head, Finance) HelpAge

EDITORIAL - ACTIVE AGEING

Property Tax Camp on 20.6.2015

Birthday Celebrations of Moti Nagar Sr. Citizens Cultural Asso.

45th Marriage Anniversary felicitation of Mrs. & Mr. Bhagwan Singh

Felicitation of Volunteers on 07.06.2015

L. R. Garg

Active ageing is the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. Policies based on active ageing ensure fewer disabilities associated with chronic old age diseases, giving the elderly the chance to participate in all aspects of life, lowering costs of medical treatment and burden on

health services. This frame work is valuable for a State or Country to adopt when formulating policies or designing a campaign on prevention of elderly abuse. The aforesaid suggestions are brought to the notice of Govt of India and Govt of Delhi for taking appropriate action at ground level at the earliest.

- L. R. Garg - Editor

Members of Senior Citizens Recreation Center, Shalimar Bagh attended the training session on Basic Computer Operations by HelpAge India which was found to be very useful. The trainers were Students from BITS PILLANI , who clarified various Querries from the participants. Shri Sadhu Ram, President, thanked the trainers. - A Report by : - Capt. Chander Sachdev, Gen. Secy.

Senior Citizens Council of Delhi organized Property Tax Collection Camp at Green Fields School, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi on Saturday, the 20/06/2015 from 10 am to 2 pm in association with MCD Officials in which more than 150 property owners availed the facility at their door steps. Volunteers helped owners in getting needed help as asked for at the spot. Arrangements were made for the receipt of Property Tax manually by the MCD Officials, Axis Bank Officials and also online. A light refreshment was also served to the property owners as a goodwill gesture. The camp was organized with the support of Green Fields School. A report by - Pratap Singh

R K Nanda, President of Sahyog Varisht Nagrik Manch, CC Block Shalimar Bagh, attained age of 80 years in January, 2015. Group Birth Day celebrated on 30th June, 2015 of the members of Manch.

Congratulations from Elderly News.

Editorial Board of Elderly News : B.S. Yadav (Dwarka), R.K. Nanda (Shalimar Bagh), Ved Prakash Gupta (Mayur Vihar), J.C. Narang (Tagore Garden), R.C. Sharma (Triveni) Reporters : Pratap Singh, Jai Singh, Gyan Singh Tokas, Smt. Kamlesh Popli & Mishri Lal Kaushik (Chief Editor J.R. Gupta (Responsible only for selection of News under the P.R.B. Act. 1867). All disputes, subject to Delhi Jurisdiction. guptajr2005@gmail.com, www.seniorcitizensdelhi.orgE-mail : Web.:

Daily Spiritual Discourses at Deer Park (7 & 8 ) AM AM Pt. Bal Mukund Sharma (Allahabad) from 16.07.15 to 31.07.15, Swamy Ram Sagar (Haridwar) from 1.08.15 to 15.08.15. & Pt. Rajender Pathak (Jhansi) from 16.08.15 to 31.08.15. Also at Shiv Mandir, Green Park 5.15 pm to 6.15 pm daily, Shri Ram Mandir, B5 Block, Safdarjung Enclave, 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. daily & Sadbhavana Satsang Mandal, Flats, Munirka on every DDASunday 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 am. - H.D. , SecretaryRALHAN

APPEAL TO ENROLL LIFE SUBSCRIBERS ELDERLY NEWS of : Elderly News requests to all readers to enroll themselves by making one time payment of Rs. 500/- along with 1 photo as life time subscription fee which can be deposited in Bank Account No. 603610110002726 of Senior Citizens Council of Delhi in Bank of India, Safdarjung Enclave Branch, which is exempted under 80G of Income Tax Act 1961. -L.R. Garg, EDITOR

APPEAL FOR AFFILIATION WITH CONFEDERATION Till Date Registered Senior Citizens Associations have affiliated with the 102Confederation of Senior Citizens Associations of Delhi (An umbrella Body of 11 Lakh Senior Citizens across Delhi). In order to take up issues of Senior Citizens with the Govt., all other s are requested to join hands with the confederation by joining as life member SCAby making one time payment of Rs. 500/- only. - , Genl. Secy.BALBIR SINGH

Senior Citizens Council of Delhi has been organizing daily spiritual, social & cultural activities for its members for the last 35 years. The Council is also protecting lonely Senior Citizens from abuses/humiliations from their own children & others. A good number of cases have already been solved by the Council headed by its President Sh. J.R. Gupta, during the current year. Any Senior Citizens residing in any part of Delhi is cordially invited to become a

life member of the Council by paying one time payment of Rs. 1200/- by cheque/cash. Please contact - 9810488059 - A.C. , Executive Member BANSAL

APPEAL FOR LIFE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

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Computer traning at SCRC - AE Block Shalimar Block

Birthday celebrations of VSVNM - Shalimar Bagh

Moti Nagar Senior Citizens Cultural Association celebrated birthdays of its 32 members at its Manoranjan Kendra, on in the august presence of Moti Nagar Nigam Parshad, Shri Bharat Bhushan Madan. The celebration was presided over by its President, Shri Subhash Sharma, Advocate & his entire team.

Sh. Bhagwan Singh a resident of Gautam Nagar & regular devotee of Deer Park Satsang d i s t r i b u t e d p r a s a d o n 12.06.2015 on the occasion of his 45th Marriage Anniversary. Elderly News congratulates both Sh. Bhagwan Singh & Sm t . Sh e el a & p ra y s t o Almighty God for their sound health & long life.

- EDITOR

New Governing Body of Varishat Nagrik Kalyan Sangh,Yamuna Vihar on 07.06.2015

In its Governing Body Meeting, following office bearers of Varishat Nagrik Kalyan Sangh, Yamuna Vihar re-elected on 7/6/2015 elected unanimously, namely:- Sh B K Verma - President, Sh. R S Kamboj, General Secretary, Sh. M L Arya, Cashier, Sh. Gian Chand-Vice president and others Sh. S N Kakkar, senior most member conducted the elections peacefully in friendly atmosphere as an Election Officer with the overwhelming support of the house.

A report by R.S. Kamboj, General Secretary

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Reasons for abuse : attitudinal & 35.7% relationship issues, property and 53.2% inheritance disputes. Type of abuse :- 72.4%abusive language, isolation & emotional 43.1% abuse, denial of basic needs and 30% 29.1% physical abuse. have come Awareness :- 32.5% across instances of abuse among their relatives, friends and neighbors. There was also a Panel discussions consisting of Mrs. Radha Rani Mitra Ms. Chris(Moderator), (from Radio)

Contd. from Front Page ELDERS ABUSE REPORT

Mr. Mayank Jain Mr. Santosh Desai Mrs. & (Social media) and Advocate Rebecca John followed by question-answer session. Sh. Sri Raman, Head (Finance) presented vote of thanks. All the panelists were presented mementos by J.R. Gupta, Chairperson of the Confederation as a respect & regards to all the Panelists. Sh. Gupta also thanked the entire team of Help Age India who are continuously working for the cause & care of Elderly with the Confederation throughout the year. The function was concluded with a delicious lunch.

A report by : L.R. Garg, Editor

Smt Urmila Gupta a resident of Green Park & regular devotee of Deer Park Satsang has retired from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan as Principal. She has offered free coaching in Biology subject to the students who were felicitated by Senior Citizens Council of Delhi on 7.6.2015 who scored more than 90% marks in Class-X/XII in C.B.S.E Examination 2015. Elderly News recognizes her gesture. - EDITOR

Monthly Hawan by SCF - Kailash Hills

Senior Citizens Forum Kailash Hills organized a general health checkup of Senior Citizens through Apollo Spectra Hospital and got issued the Seniors Privilege Cards which provides various concessions for the medical tests & consultations, followed by monthly hawan.

- A report by A.K. Soin, General Secretary

Daily Yoga activites at Deer Park

Health check-up camp by SCA-Paharganj

Eye Check-up Camp by Council on 20.06.2015

Selfless services for students by Mrs. Urmila Gupta

Senior Citizens Council of Delhi organized Eye Check up Camp at Green Fields School, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi on 20/06/2015 from 11 am to 1 pm in association with Sharp Sight Center. More than 100 senior citizens availed the free services at their door steps. J.R.Gupta, President of the Council thanked Dr Sameer Sud for his support for the cause and care of senior citizens.

Citizens like other Commissions. As per Policy, even the media has a vital role to play to highlight the in-ordinate delay for its implementation on the part of the Govt. Moreover , Maintenance Act 2007 even has not been implemented in Toto , in the absence of awareness . It was further demanded universal pension for all senior citizens of Rs. 2000/- per month , one coach to be reserved for senior citizens in Delhi Metro and concession in Metro fare , 50% rail fares concession to male senior citizens like female senior citizens , health security to all 80 plus senior citizens and social security.

A Report by : - D. P. Rupal

Contd. from Front Page CANDLE MARCH

Incidentally, it may be pointed out that Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India formulated National Policy for Older Persons in 1999 having provisions of Social Security, Financial Security, Health Security etc. for Senior Citizens. But, it is regretted to point out that the same has not been implemented so far, although, a period of more than 16 years has already elapsed. Even the said Policy was reviewed in 2011 and its implementations are still awaited. Every Senior Citizen has a right to live with Honor and Dignity. The Confederation has already sent a number of representations for implementing the Policy and constitution of National Commission for Senior

The new ITR forms have been released by CBDT for F.Y. 2014-15. The following points are to be kept in mind while filling Income tax returns.i) The basic exemption for individuls in general category Rs. 2.5 lakhii) The basic exemption for senior citizens (Age between 60 & 79 years) Rs. 3

lakhiii) The basic exemption for super senior citizens (Age between 80 & above) Rs.

5 lakhiv) Aadhar ID No. would also be indicated in the return.v) Introduction of Electronic Verification Code (EVC) as option of sending

ITR-V to CPC Bangalore. vi) Providing details of all Bank Account with Bank Name, IFSC Code, Name

of Joint Holder, if any, closed during the year is also to be mention.vii) Time limit for filled Income Tax return F.Y. 2014-15 or A.Y. 2015-16 has

also been extended upto 31st August 2015. - Source :- H.P. Sinha

Income Tax rates for Assessment Year 2015-16

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Raj Kumar Sharma149, Vasundhra ApttsPlot- 44, Sector-9, RohiniDelhi-110085

Shri M.S.Tyagi, PresidentS.C. Sewa Samiti, F-128Shiva Enclave, Vikas NagarNew Delhi- 110059

Jaspal Singh ChaddaH-901, Pilot Court Essel TowerM.G.Road, Gurgaon-122002

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Smt Urmila GuptaV-33, Green ParkNew Delhi- 110016

Shri Vijay Kumar Bhalla105A (GF), Gali No-22Arjun Nagar, New Delhi-110029

Mrs. Arun Bala WadhwaL-1, UGF, Arjun NagarNew Delhi -110029

Shri Nalin KohliB-1/9, (G.F.), Malviya NagarNew Delhi- 110017

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LIFE SUBSCRIBERS OF ELDERLY NEWS

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For Youngsters : - Best gift is your resolve to take care of your parents by lending support- gift your time, sentiments, respect and if possible physical and monetary support, although these are of less importance. For Fathers : - Share time with children, try to inculcate morals, values to them, make them self dependents, especially daughters, they will prove to be assets-remember. - Source : A.K. Malhotra, Lucknow

Advise to Brother by Sister for respecting Mothers

Fathers Day - Message to youngsters & Fathers

Talk on Precautions during Earthquake at Deer Park on 5.7.15

Congratulation to S.P. Bhargav (Arjun Nagra)

Managing Committee of DAS SCO - Dilshad Garden

Sunder Kand Path on 01.08.2015

Senior Citizens Council of Delhi is to organize Sunder Kand Path on 01.08.2015 at Deer Park, between 6.30 am & 8.00 am followed by Prasad on the occasion of 18th anniversary of Late Sh. J.C. Nagpal, who was Coordinator, Deer Park Satsang, All are cordially invited.

R.S.V.P. : EDITOR

Senior Citizens Council of Delhi organized a talk on p r e c a u t i o ns d u i r ng earthquake at Deer Park o n 5 . 7 . 2 0 1 5 b y S h . Praveen Kumar Amar, Consultant in Disaster Management. He was felicitated by Sh. L.R. Garg & Raghunandan Nagpal. The talk was very

useful which was attended by more then 250 persons & actually got knowledge about this subject. The function concluded with refreshment packets.

-A report by L.R. Garg

Sh. S.P. Bhargav a resident of Arjun Nagar & regular devotee of Deer Park Satsang distributed Prasad on 9.7.2015 on getting a Job to his Son as Doctor in AIIMS. Pt. Mahesh Mishra of Bhopal blessed him with sound health & long life.Elderly News extends congratulation to both father & son.

-EDITOR