On the occasion of the 28th<\/sup> International Day for Elderly People<\/strong>,<\/strong><\/em> Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli Sharma warmly greeted Nepal\u2019s Senior Citizens, wishing them good health and longevity.<\/p>\n \u201cSenior citizens have the wealth of experience. The society which could not show respect and recognize ageing fathers and mothers would in no way be acknowledged as civilized society,\u201d said Oli, speaking at a program organized in view of the remarkable day.<\/p>\n Adding further, he says, \u201cThe experiences of the senior citizen are also spectacular for country development. So, I would like to reiterate government\u2019s commitment for the protection and promotion of the rights of elderly.\u201d<\/p>\n Creating a Friendlier Senior Citizen Ecosystem<\/strong> He also adds that the Government has started a \u2018senior citizen insurance program\u2019 since the beginning of the current fiscal year to make elderly people\u2019s daily lives more comfortable.<\/p>\n Nepal Government, Nepal Ministry for Women, Children & Senior Citizens (MoWCSC) and the Nepal National Federation of Senior Citizens are collectively organizing various public awareness-raising programs in view of the occasion.<\/p>\n NHRC Report on Nepal Senior Citizens Living Conditions<\/strong> According to a report prepared by NHRC<\/a> in view of the upcoming day, Nepal\u2019s senior citizens continue to live in poor conditions, despite the Government\u2019s announcements of various welfare plans for them.<\/p>\n Following are the findings of the report<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Following are the goals of the 2018-theme:<\/strong><\/p>\n As per the 2011-census, 4.4% of Nepal\u2019s population is above 65 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On the occasion of the 28th International Day for Elderly People, Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli…<\/span><\/p>\n
\nIn his address, Nepal Prime Minister Oli said a legal arrangement will be enforced soon to make sons and daughters devote a chunk of their income for their parents.<\/p>\n
\nEarlier on September 30, 2018, the Nepal National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) persuaded the Nepal Government to keep a watch on elderly people\u2019s living conditions citing the deteriorating situation.<\/p>\n\n
\nCelebrating Older Human Rights Champions<\/strong>
\nThe International Day for Elderly People 2018 is being celebrated with the theme \u2018Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions<\/strong>\u2019.<\/p>\n\n
\nAbout International Day for Elderly People<\/strong>
\nThe United Nations decided to celebrate October 1st<\/sup> of every year as the International Day of Older Persons on December 14, 1990. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about issues faced by the elderly such as senescence and elder abuse. It also honors the older people\u2019s contributions to the society.<\/p>\n