DIMAPUR: An Old Age Home was inaugurated at Sendenyu under Tseminyu district on November 7 with the objective of strengthening institutional support and welfare services for senior citizens.
The facility has been set up by Jan Kalyankari Yojana Prachar Prasar Abhiyan (JKYPPA) with sponsorship from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
Deputy Commissioner, Tseminyu, Japheth Woch, graced the inaugural programme as chief guest, while District Programme Officer (DPO), Tseminyu, Sentimenla Pongener, attended as guest of honour.
The programme began with an invocation by Tenyenilo Thong, pastor, Sendenyu Baptist Church, and was chaired by Bwenyhunle Kent, women pastor, Sendenyu Baptist Church. The welcome address was delivered by Philip Seb, president of JKYPPA Nagaland.
In their addresses, the dignitaries underscored the importance of institutional care, social protection and collective responsibility towards senior citizens. They stressed the need to ensure that elderly persons are provided with a safe, secure and dignified living environment, along with proper care, support and attention.
A special prayer for the Old Age Home was offered by Kehi Logwa, followed by a short speech session.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ruovineinuo Kent, superintendent of the Old Age Home.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026