Chandigarh 11 November 2022 :-
The Sustainable Practices Committee of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, organised a visit to the Senior Citizens Home, Sector 15, Chandigarh under its programme Hamare Apne Buzurg. A group of over 40 students, accompanied by Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava and faculty members, partook in the visit. Dr. Bhargava lauded this initiative of the Sustainable Practices Committee for spreading joy in the lives of senior citizens and for motivating the students to express gratitude, love and respect for the elderly. She added that the youth can understand a lot about life from the experiences of senior citizens and benefit from those. The group distributed refreshments, sweets and handmade cards and conducted fun games and activities. The inmates enthusiastically participated in the festivities by singing songs, dancing with students, and playing games. They were touched by the loving gestures of the students and even gave inspirational talks and blessings to them. They happily shared their experiences of life which were the real pearls of wisdom. The students promised to attend more such visits where they can provide support to the inmates and have an enriching experience.