The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), Government of India, in collaboration with the Cantonment Board, Ministry of Defence and State Government of Madhya Pradesh, will celebrate the International Day of Older Persons on October 6th, 2025, at Manas Bhavan, Jabalpur. The event will be attended by dignitaries including Union Minister Dr. Virender Kumar, Sh. Rakesh Singh, Sh. Narayan Singh Kushwah, Sh. Ashish Dubey, Ms. Sumitra Balmik and Sh. Abhilash Pandey.
Key events include cultural performances by Swami Vivekanand Model High School students, a Nukkad Natak by Ashmita Group (NSD), a felicitation ceremony for senior citizens, experience sharing by senior citizens, a prize distribution for students who won competitions held on October 1st, 2025, a Sankalp-Pledge administered by the Union Minister, and a walkathon.
This event, held with the partnership between the Central Government and the State Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to showcase committed efforts toward building an inclusive society for senior citizens. Release ID: 2175080. Posted On: 05 OCT 2025 5:53PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
International Day of Older Persons: The event being celebrated by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment.
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE): The primary ministry responsible for celebrating the International Day of Older Persons.
Madhya Pradesh: The state where the International Day of Older Persons event is held in Jabalpur.
Jabalpur: The city in Madhya Pradesh where the International Day of Older Persons event is held.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
International Day of Older Persons
Posted On: 05 OCT 2025 5:53PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), Government of India, will continue to celebrate
the International Day of Older Persons, 2025 in collaboration with the Cantonment Board, Ministry of
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Defence and State Government of Madhya Pradesh at Manas Bhavan, Jabalpur on 6 October, 2025.
The event will witness the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Hon’ble Union Minister Dr.
Virender Kumar, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Sh. Rakesh Singh, Hon’ble PWD Minister,
State Government of Madhya Pradesh, Sh. Narayan Singh Kushwah, Hon’ble Minister, Social Justice and
Disabled Welfare Department, State Government of Madhya Pradesh, Sh. Ashish Dubey, Hon’ble MP, Lok
Sabha, Ms. Sumitra Balmik, Hon’ble MP, Rajya Sabha and Sh. Abhilash Pandey, Hon’ble MLA.
Key Events:
Cultural Performances by students of Swami Vivekanand Model High School, Katanga, Jabalpur
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showcasing respect for elders and India’s cultural heritage.
Nukkad Natak by Ashmita Group (NSD), spreading awareness on dignity and rights of senior
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citizens.
Felicitation Ceremony of the senior citizens to honor them for their contributions.
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Experience sharing by the senior citizens.
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Prize Distribution to the Students who are the winner of the Competitions held to celebrate the
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International Day of older persons on 1 October 2025
Sankalp - Pledge administered by the Hon’ble Union Minister, reaffirming collective responsibility
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towards elder care
Walkathon – To spread the message of inter-generational bonding, care and respect for our senior
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citizens.
The events being held with the partnership between the Central Government and the State
Government of Madhya Pradesh will showcase the committed efforts toward building an inclusive
society for the senior citizens.
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(Release ID: 2175080)