Srinagar : The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, under the aegis of JK Legal Services Authority and in collaboration with National Institute of Social Defense, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India and Anugraha Regional Resource & Training Centre on Ageing on Monday organized one day Awareness Programme on “Maintenance & Welfare of Parents & Senior Citizens Act” at the Conference hall of ADR Centre District Court Complex Moominabad, here.
The Programme started with the speech of Bisma Khan, Advocate (Resource Person) who spoke on Sociological aspects of Ageing with dignity and Constitutional Provision for the Senior Citizens.
This was followed by Syed SibtainRizwi, Advocate (Resource Person) who highlighted the Provisions of Maintenance under Section 125 Cr. PC for the Senior Citizens in Particular.
Malik Fahad, Advocate (Resource Person) Spoke on Maintenance & Welfare of Parents & Senior Citizens Act 2007, while Suhaila Ali, Advocate (Resource Person) highlighted the role of DLSAs in welfare of Senior Citizens.
At the conclusion of event, Fozia Paul Sub-Judge/Secretary DLSA Srinagar thanked all the resource Persons, Participants for participating in the programme and Anugraha Regional Resource & Training Centre on Ageing for organizing such an event for senior citizens which is the need of the hour.
