National workshop on elderly issues concludes at Nagaland University

DIMAPUR — A two-day national workshop on elderly issues, organised by the Sociology department of Nagaland University (NU) at Lumami headquarters, concluded on October 16.

An update from the University stated that Dr. Yamsani Srikanth, who chaired the valedictory session, highlighted the importance of such academic forums in bridging research and policy, emphasising that ageing should be viewed within the broader framework of social inclusion and dignity.

Dr. Pitheli K Jimo provided a summary of the two-day workshop, highlighting key themes such as the interdisciplinary healthcare challenges for the elderly, expert insights on research and policy and the importance of community-based sustainable elder care. She noted that the workshop fostered rich discussions and collaboration among scholars, practitioners and students, focusing on ageing issues.

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Prof. Kilangla Jamir, Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Nagaland University, emphasised the growing importance of gerontological studies in India amid demographic shifts and a rising elderly population. She highlighted the role of academic institutions in raising awareness of older adults' experiences and advocated for policy interventions to address their challenges.

She further encouraged participants to engage with the elderly community through research and advocacy.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Suraj Beri, who expressed gratitude to the resource persons, participants and the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) for their active involvement and support for the national workshop.

It mentioned that the workshop concluded on a positive note, reaffirming the academic community's commitment to building an inclusive society that values and respects the elderly.