Wellness Programme for Senior Citizens Held at Old Age Home in Ferrargunj Beneath AVYAY Scheme

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 20 June 2025

As a part of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), a wellness programme specializing in fundamental well being and psychological well-being was organized on the Old Age Home, Abhyudaya Complex in Ferrargunj. The initiative stems from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Brahma Kumaris, aimed toward enhancing the general well-being of senior residents throughout the nation.

In accordance with the directives of the Government of India, the Department of Social Welfare, A&N Administration, has developed a calendar of occasions for the present monetary 12 months to implement the targets outlined within the MoU.

The first occasion within the collection featured a session on fundamental well being and wellness expertise and was attended by the residents of the Old Age Home together with younger boys housed throughout the similar complicated. Sister Sharmista from the Brahma Kumaris led the session, emphasizing the significance of psychological well being as an ongoing course of, involving emotional, psychological, and social well-being. She additionally performed a session on yoga and meditation, encouraging members to undertake holistic practices of their each day lives.

The programme was coordinated by Ms. Monalisa Biswas, Supervisor, and Ms. Sheela Kar, In-charge of the Senior Citizen Home, underneath the general supervision of Ms. Reeta Devi, Nodal Officer (Senior Citizen).

The subsequent programme underneath the collection is scheduled to be held on July 3, 2025, at Guptapara, with the assist of native PRI members.