Published at 10:16 a.m. IST on August 21, 2022

On August 19, 1988, the then US President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation declaring August 21 as Senior Citizen’s Day in the country. World Senior Citizen’s Day serves both as an opportunity and a reminder to spread awareness, highlight and address the challenges, and celebrate the milestones of senior citizens.(Shutterstock). World Senior Citizen’s Day, which is observed every year on August 21, recognizes the accomplishments of older people around the globe. This day is a chance to express appreciation for senior citizens’ dedication, achievements, and contributions throughout their lives.

Among other leaders, Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik took to Twitter on Sunday to extend his wishes on the occasion and wrote, “Senior citizens play a vital role in enriching our society with their wisdom, knowledge & experience. On World Senior Citizen’s Day, let’s acknowledge the hardships faced by them and pledge to give them the love, care and respect they deserve.” Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant also urged the people to ‘express our gratitude for the wisdom and love’ senior citizens share with us.

Histories

On August 19, 1988, the then US President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation declaring August 21 as Senior Citizen’s Day in the country. Since then, the same event has been observed worldwide.

Significance

A report from the United Nations predicts that the number of elderly people worldwide will more than double over the next three decades to reach over 1.5 billion in 2050. The coronavirus pandemic has “exacerbated existing inequalities, with the past three years intensifying the socioeconomic, environmental, health and climate related impacts on the lives of older persons,” especially older women who constitute the majority of senior citizens, the international body added. Thus, the World Senior Citizen’s Day serves both as an opportunity and a reminder to spread awareness, highlight and address the challenges, and celebrate the milestones of senior citizens.

ABOUT OUR AUTHOR Keep up to date with the latest news and developments in India and around the globe by following the Hindustan Times newsdesk. We cover everything, including politics, policies, the economy, and the environment. Also, local issues, national events, and global affairs.

Subscribe to our top newsletters

Close Story

Live telecast of Imran Khan speeches not possible: Pak media watchdog to channel| Report

Pakistan’s media regulator, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, or PEMRA, has prohibited TV stations from broadcasting live the speeches of ex-prime local media officials, minister Imran Khan reported. The move was initiated by the politician and cricketer Imran Khan, who on Saturday attacked the Shehbaz Shariff government and threatened to file criminal charges against them.

Zelensky warns of ‘vicious’ attack by Russia ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Saturday, warned its citizens to be alert in the week ahead of Independence Day amid new blasts in Crimea as well as a missile strike near a nuclear plant that injured 12 civilians. Ukraine will celebrate its 31st Independence Day, August 24, despite the fact that it is fighting a Russian invasion for nearly six months.

Report: Japan contemplates using long-range missiles against China

The Yomiuri newspaper reported that Japan was considering the deployment 1,000 long-range missiles to counterattack China. The Yomiuri reported that the missiles, which could be fired by aircraft or ships, would be positioned mainly around the Nansei islands. They are capable of reaching the coastlines of North Korea, China and North Korea. Reps from Japan’s Foreign Ministry did not respond to a request for comment.

IMF tech team in Colombo, Wed. Total debt to be evaluated before restructuring

After a meeting with the World Bank in Washington next month, an International Monetary Fund technical group will arrive in Colombo on Wednesday to evaluate the country’s total debt and its internal debt. From August 24 through August 31, the IMF team will visit Sri Lanka.

Moscow car explosion results in the death of the daughter of Putin’s brain

According to reports, Darya Dugin (29-year-old daughter) of Russian philosopher Aleksandr Dugin was killed in a car accident in Moscow. Aleksandr Dugin has been known as “Putin’s brain” and was the man behind Russia’s military operations against Ukraine. Darya Dugin, his daughter and journalist, supported Moscow’s attack against Ukraine. Russian authorities have not confirmed Darya Dugin’s death and the car explosion.

Story saved

New Delhi 0C

Sunday, August 21st, 2022

The post World Senior Citizen’s Day 2022: Know more on history, significance first appeared on Raw News.