Rasulpur, 17th Sept 2025: An Identity Card Distribution Ceremony was held by the Bapuji Senior Citizens’ Forum on Tuesday at the Rasulpur Block Conference Hall, under the chairmanship of Forum President Jaladhara Sahu.
The event was inaugurated by Jajpur Additional Superintendent of Police, Sita Kantha Kanungo.
Block Development Officer (BDO) Satyananda Dash graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Rashmiranjan Pashayat, in-charge of Madhuban Group Health Centre, and Prabodh Nayak, Vice President of the State Senior Citizens’ Association, attended as honored guests.
The speakers emphasized:
- The social responsibilities,
- Role and safety of senior citizens,
- Legal assistance,
- Widow welfare support, and
- Protection from domestic violence.
They stated that valuing the experiences and emotions of the elderly can lead to the betterment of society and allow senior citizens to live a peaceful and dignified life.
The event was moderated by Executive President Prahlad Panda, while Secretary Batakrishna Sahu presented the editorial report.
Notable individuals including:
- Veteran educator Baidyanath Sahu
- Reporter Kailash Chandra Raut
- Social worker Prahlad Panda
were honored by the forum during the program.
Other key participants and contributors to the event included:
- Vice President Arjun Charan Sahu
- Reporters Kalandi Kantha
- Advisors Bijay Das, Jogendra Panda, Karika Chandra Panda
- And members Bijay Sahu, Lakshmidhar Panda, Abhimanyu Sahu, Basudev Panda, Basudev Palei, Narhari Panda, and Sankarshan Sahu
- A total of 43 senior citizens were distributed official identity cards during the ceremony.
- Joint Secretary Anand Chandra Sahu introduced the guests and delivered the vote of thanks.
- A health camp was also organized as part of the program, where health check-ups were conducted for senior citizens.