JAMMU: Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary, stated today that since retirees have devoted the majority of their lives to serving their country, we should honour and respect them in all aspects of life. The Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association Jammu (CGPWAJ) organised the 41st National Pensioners Day celebrations at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), where the Chief Secretary gave a historic speech. On the occasion were retired Civil Service officers and officers from other central departments, as well as State Election Commissioner B.R. Sharma, Patron CGPWAJ, S.S. Wazir, President CGPWAJ, Vice President CGPWAJ, and General Secretary CGPWAJ, K.B. Jandial.Speaking to the assembly, the Chief Secretary thanked the retired officers for their commitment and unwavering work throughout their careers. He thanked the elderly for their tenacity, diligence, and commitment, which have built a strong foundation for a prosperous country. Atal Dulloo emphasised the significance of honouring and respecting the retirees, acknowledging their role in forming the future of the country and asserting that they have served as role models for aspiring officers in terms of performance and behaviour. The Chief Secretary also cited the Supreme Court’s historic ruling, which recognised that pensions are rights rather than gifts that enable retirees to live respectable lives after dedicating their valuable time to the public good. In his speech, Dulloo praised a number of CGPWAJ projects and gave them the assurance that the UT administration is dedicated to resolving their complaints. On this occasion, the Chief Secretary also gave recognition to the retirees who had reached the age of 85 or older. Speaking at the event, President CGPWAJ Kuldeep Khoda stated that since the decisions made by the pensioners have shaped the future of our younger generation, they should be a source of guidance for upcoming officers.Patron CGPWAJ, S.S. Wazir, spoke extensively about the accomplishments and operations of the organisation in his speech, and General Secretary, K.B. Jandial, educated the audience on the significance of the day. Vote of thanks was presented by Vice President CGPWAJ. Earlier, on the fringes of the festivities, the Chief Secretary opened the Geriatric Wellness Awareness Camp, which was organised by the Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association Jammu (CGPWAJ) and the Directorate of AYUSH J&K. Ayurvedic treatment of certain age-related diseases was discussed in a health talk given by medical officers from the AYUSH Department as part of the event. Dr. Arun Gupta discussed a range of illnesses, geriatric syndromes that are common in the elderly, and Ayurvedic treatment for them.Additionally, he emphasised the benefits of Ksharsutra, Panchkarma, and Yoga in the treatment of a range of geriatric health conditions. Similarly, Dr. Monika Gupta discussed how Ayurvedic-based mental health care interventions and yoga can be used to manage mental health issues in the elderly population. She forced the pensioners to perform Dhyana, Bhramni Pranayama, and other yoga poses.
