JAMMU, Aug 4: A meeting of the Managing Committee of the Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram), Ambphalla, Jammu was held today to review the overall working of the Home and take appropriate decisions thereon.
The meeting was chaired by Er. Pankaj Gupta, President. At the outset, Dr. Dinesh Gupta, Secretary welcomed all the participants and thereafter agenda items were taken-up for discussions.
The Committee confirmed the Minutes of the previous Managing Committee Meeting and approved the Income & Expenditure Account for the month of June 2026.
The House placed on record its appreciation for the generous contribution received from Geeta Sumbli, acknowledging her support towards the welfare of the elderly residents.
The Committee took note of the new admission of Smt. Manju Kumari to the Home on June 16, 2026. It was informed that during June 2026, eight institutions and dignitaries visited the Home and highly appreciated the quality of care, cleanliness, discipline, and facilities being provided to the Inmates.
The Managing Committee also approved the enrolment of three new Life Members, namely Nikhil Sharma, Yash Pal Sharma, and Dr. Geeta Sumbli, from the respective dates of receipt of their applications along with the prescribed membership fee.
Reviewing the progress of the installation of passenger lifts in both residential blocks, the Committee noted with satisfaction that the refund of ₹1 lakh earlier paid to the previous vendor had been received. The Committee further reviewed the ongoing work entrusted to M/s EASA Elevators Pvt. Ltd. and advised that all necessary formalities be completed expeditiously so that the installation work could commence without delay.
The issue of rental dues from shopkeepers was also discussed. The Committee resolved to once again request all shopkeepers to submit bank authority letters for automatic debit of monthly rent and to remove the unauthorized hoardings installed in the galleries of the Home premises within one week positively.
The Committee reviewed the distribution of surplus grocery items to various NGOs and economically weaker sections. It also appreciated the successful distribution of ration kits recently among needy families in four Panchayats of Lehar, Akhnoor, conducted in the presence of the District Social Welfare Officer, Jammu, and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Akhnoor, who also created awareness about various Government Social Security Schemes. Members suggested identifying additional deserving localities and dedicated social workers for similar outreach programmes in future.
The members also interacted personally with the Inmates and staff members, enquired about their well-being, medical care, food, accommodation, and other facilities, and expressed satisfaction over the services being provided. The Committee reiterated its commitment to continuously improving the quality of life and dignity of senior citizens residing in the institution.
The meeting was attended by Vijay Gupta, Joint Secretary; Dr. Surinder Kumar; Rattan Deep Singh Anand; Vijay Dhawan; Rajinder Singh; Dr. Ritesh Gupta; Sat Pal Sharma; and Sudha Gupta, along with other members of the Managing Committee.