JAMMU, Sep 18: In a meaningful initiative aimed at strengthening social interaction, empathy and intergenerational engagement, faculty members and students from the Department of Social Work, Central University of Jammu, visited the Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram), Ambphalla, Jammu, and spent valuable time with the elderly residents.
Dr. Babita, Director, Field Work &Dr. Ranveer Singh, Department of Social Work, Central University of Jammu, interacted warmly with the residents and participated in a range of engaging activities. The programme was marked by singing, dance, conversations and friendly interaction, creating a cheerful and homely atmosphere within the Ashram.
The visiting faculty members spent considerable time with the elderly residents, listening to their experiences and engaging with them in a warm and informal manner. The residents also participated actively in the programme and joined in the singing and interaction, adding to the joy and liveliness of the occasion. Their enthusiastic involvement made the programme touching and memorable.
The interaction reflected the importance of companionship, emotional support and meaningful social engagement for elderly persons. Such visits provide an opportunity for senior citizens to feel connected with the wider community while also enabling visitors and students of social work to understand the importance of care, dignity and sensitivity towards older persons.
From the Vridh Ashram, Er. Pankaj Gupta, President; Vijay Gupta, Joint Secretary; and Management Committee Members Sr. Rajinder Singh and Sat Pal Sharma were present on the occasion. The Ashram representatives warmly welcomed the visiting faculty members and appreciated their valuable time and involvement with the residents.
Er. Pankaj Gupta highlighted the importance of such community-oriented programmes and interactions in ensuring that elderly residents receive not only care and support but also opportunities for companionship, participation and emotional well-being. He appreciated the efforts of the Department of Social Work, Central University of Jammu, in encouraging meaningful engagement with elderly persons.
The programme also underlined the valuable role of academic institutions in connecting classroom learning with real-life social settings. Interaction with elderly residents provides an important opportunity to understand the challenges faced by older persons and the significance of a compassionate and inclusive approach towards their care and dignity.
The Management Committee of Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram) expressed its sincere appreciation to Dr. Babita &Dr. Ranveer Singh for their visit and for spending quality time with the residents. The Committee stated that such meaningful interactions bring happiness to the elderly residents and help build a stronger culture of respect, care and sensitivity towards senior citizens.
The programme concluded on a warm and positive note, leaving the residents and visiting faculty members with cherished moments of joy, companionship and human connection.