Distribution programme at Old Age Home, Boomtar, Namchi

Namchi, 20 Nov(IPR): The Women and Child Development Department(W&CDD) organised a distribution programme of care leisure recreational and mobility aids at Old Age Home, Boomtar today.
The programme was graced by Mr Sanjeet Kharel Minister (W&CDD). He was accompanied by Mr Ganesh Rai Chairman (Namchi Municipal Council), Ms Ganga D Pradhan Secretary (W&CDD), Ms Normit Lepcha Principal Director(W&CDD), Ms Tashi Doma Bhutia Joint Director (W&CDD), Dr. M. B Chhetri Joint Commissioner(W&CDD), Mr P N Pradhan Assistant Commissioner(W&CDD) and other officials from W&CDD along with the senior citizen and committee of Dristhi Non Governmental Organisation.
The Minister in his brief address expressed his gratitude to the Dristhi NGO for providing care and support to the senior citizen of the home residential. He also acknowledged the effort and dedication that they have put in to work for the welfare of the people.
Further, he informed that this distribution of kits will add more values to the lives and help them deal with some of the physical and mental health issues. He asserted the needs and demands of the institute would be executed on priority. In-addition, he assured that the department will always work for the welfare of people.
At the Outset, Dr. M. B Chhetri, Joint Commissioner highlighted agendas of distribution programme. The distribution included wheel chair, foot massager, hot water flash, radio, glucometer, digital blood pressure monitor, hot water bags, torch, rubber sheet and water mattresses.
During the programme, Mr. Passang Bhutia(Incharge Dristhi NGO), shared the biography of the institute including its establishment and overall functioning. He also laid down few grievances of the institute to the minister.