President Pranab Mukharjee today called for building a society for all ages where every individual will have rights and responsibilities. <br/><br/>On the occasion of International Day of Older Persons, the President said country's civilisation has taught that teachers and parents are equal to God. He said social responsibilty towards senior citizens cannot be discharged by the state machinery alone, and various social bodies and NGOs have to be channeled to achieve objective of society for all ages.<br/><br/>Mr Mukherjee presented the National Awards for Senior Citizens Vayoshreshtha Samman-2016 to eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their service towards the cause of elderly persons. <br/><br/>The National Awards are intended to show case the Government's concern for senior citizens and its commitment towards them with the aim of strengthening their legitimate place in the society. It is also intended to provide an opportunity to the younger generation to understand the contribution of the elderly in building of the society and the nation.

President Pranab Mukharjee today called for building a society for all ages where every individual will have rights and responsibilities. <br/><br/>On the occasion of International Day of Older Persons, the President said country's civilisation has taught many years ago that teachers and parents are equal to God. He said social responsibilty towards senior citizens cannot be discharged by the state machinery alone, and various social bodies and NGOs have to be channeled to achieve objective of society for all ages.<br/><br/>Mr Mukherjee presented the National Awards for Senior Citizens Vayoshreshtha Samman-2016 to eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their service towards the cause of elderly persons. The National Awards are intended to show case the Government's concern for senior citizens and its commitment towards them with the aim of strengthening their legitimate place in the society. <br/><br/>It is also intended to provide an opportunity to the younger generation to understand the contribution of the elderly in building of the society and the nation.