Mysuru, November 21, 2019: Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, CEO of JSS College, Mysuru, highlighted the significance of respecting elders as an integral part of Indian culture. He expressed concerns about the widening social and mental gap between generations due to the increasing number of elderly individuals in the country. Prof. Sambashivaiah urged youngsters not to neglect their elders, emphasizing the importance of maintaining inter-generational bonding.
Prof. Sambashivaiah presided over the “Sensitization Programme on Inter-generational Bonding” organized by the PG Social Works Department of JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science. The event was held in collaboration with the National Social Security Department of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, and the Nightingale Trust, Bengaluru.
The program commenced with an introductory speech by Sri Praveen from the Nightingale Trust. Prof. M. Mahadevappa, Principal of JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, Prof. S. Somashekar, Principal of JSS PU College, Dr. M.P. Somashekar, Head of the Social Works Department, and Sri S. Basavaraju, Coordinator of Senior Citizens Helpline at JSS Hospital, were present during the event.
During the sessions, Dr. M.P. Somashekar discussed the important aspects of the “Maintenance and Welfare of Senior Citizens (MWPSC) Act, 2007.” Dr. Kumudini Achi addressed the problems arising from the inter-generational gap, while Dr. Sushmita focused on inter-generational communication. Sri N. Basavaraju explained strategies for resolving the issues faced by senior citizens.
Sri S. Basavaraju extended a warm welcome to the attendees, Dr. M.P. Somashekar delivered the vote of thanks, and Dr. Kumudini Achi served as the program’s compere. The event witnessed the active participation of more than 150 students from the PG Social Works Department and PUC.
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From left: Dr. M.P. Somashekar, Prof. M. Mahadevappa, Principal, JSS Degree College, Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, CEO, Sri S. Somashekar, Principal, JSS PU College, Sri Praveen, of the Nightingale Trust, Bengaluru and Sri S. Basavaraju, of the JSS Hospital.