<span style="color: #222222;">Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has reiterated commitment of the government to healthy ageing on the occasion of International Day for Older Persons.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Every year, 1st of October is celebrated as the International Day of Older Persons to raise awareness towards issues of ageing.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">On this occasion, Dr. Harsh Vardhan spoke about the National Programme for the Health Care for the Elderly.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said, this initiative is an opportunity to bring together governments, civil society, international agencies, professionals and the private sector for concerted efforts to improve the lives of older people.   </span><br />