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Dimapur, Aug. 24 (EMN): The deputy commissioner of Longleng, Dharam Raj, inaugurated a Senior Citizen’s Home, sponsored by Good Samaritan Women Society, in Longleng on Wednesday. Speaking at the inaugural programme organised by the Good Samaritan Women Society (GSWS), in collaboration with Elderline Nagaland, the DC congratulated the society for sponsoring the home for the welfare of senior citizens of the remote district, a DIRP report stated. Raj appealed to the youth to respect and honour the elders.“Our action today will reflect back to us when we are old. Our history, culture and identity are inherited from our ancestors through senior citizens. Senior citizens are the source of wisdom and knowledge therefore, we must use their advice wisely,” he said. The DC also informed about the policies of the government and the facilities provided for the welfare of the senior citizens and urged the elders to avail such facilities. He also assured that the district administration is ever ready to extend full cooperation and support towards the Home. Speaking on behalf of the Social Welfare Department, CDPO Longleng, T Longlang Kuckpan, shared some of the challenges faced by the department while trying to mitigate the problems faced by senior citizens....

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