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The visit was led by Associate Professor Dr. Hema Gandotra, Faculty Member and NSS Coordinator, Sociology Department, University of Jammu, accompanied by 25 students. The visit provided the students with an opportunity to interact with the residents, understand their experiences and gain deeper insights into the social realities and challenges faced by elderly persons.
During their interaction, the students were deeply moved and emotionally touched by the lives, experiences and circumstances of the residents. The visit offered them a meaningful opportunity to connect with the elderly, appreciate their life journeys and reflect upon the importance of compassion, respect, care and dignity towards senior citizens.
The delegation was warmly received by Dr. Dinesh Gupta, Secretary; Er. Vijay Gupta, Joint Secretary; and Managing Committee Members, Sr. Rajinder Singh, Sat Pal Sharma & Shri R.K. Kakroo, Life Member, who interacted with the faculty and students and apprised them of the functioning of the Ashram, its history, objectives and the various facilities and services being provided to the residents.
The representatives of the Ashram highlighted its commitment to providing shelter, nutritious food, clothing, healthcare, physiotherapy, emotional support and a dignified living environment to elderly persons in need, irrespective of caste, creed or religion. They also emphasised the importance of sensitising young generations towards the concerns of senior citizens and encouraging them to actively participate in community welfare initiatives.
The visit proved to be an enriching and emotionally meaningful experience for the students, reinforcing the values of humanity, empathy, intergenerational bonding and social responsibility. Such academic and community engagement initiatives play a vital role in bridging the gap between theoretical learning and real-life social experiences.
“As a special initiative, the Ashram management introduced the “Our Elderly Care Pledge”, which was collectively taken by the students. Through this pledge, they vowed to love and respect elderly persons like their own family members, treat them with kindness and dignity, stand against their neglect and mistreatment, and ensure that no elderly person feels lonely or helpless. The initiative aimed at instilling compassion, sensitivity and a lifelong sense of responsibility towards senior citizens among the younger generation”.
The Home for the Aged & Infirm expressed its sincere appreciation to Prof. Vishav Raksha HOD & Dr. Hema Gandotra, Associate Professor and the students of the Sociology Department, University of Jammu, and hoped that such engagements would continue to inspire young minds towards serving society with compassion and commitment.
