The number of older respected people is very large in our country .Many have earned the respect by their hard work and enthusiasm thus number is rapidly increasing. Unfortunately many are forced retirement, leaving people with an inadequate earnings.
Many of these persons were at their crest when they are turned out to pasture. Finally, age discrimination makes it difficult for them to find another job.How can we use the talents and abilities of older citizens and give them opportunities to be productive members of the workforce? How can they continue to be proud and productive in the growth of nation? Respecting age and experience is a way to help put them back to work.
I would like to talk about a gentleman Sri I G Raghava Reddy, retired DIG of police from Hyderabad..He is a beneficiary of “Indian police Medal” for commendable services. He is also conferred with prestigious “President’s Police Medal “for his eminent services. Despite many ailments, the man is giving his liberated services to National Police Academy for IPS officers and National Institute for Rural Development Hyderabad and Swami Ramananda Thrtha Institute of Socio-economic Research in Hyderabad. He says the life can give you hundred reasons to cry but you give life thousand reasons to smile .
He is 83 years of age underwent two bypass surgeries ,major part of abdomen removed owing to cancer which caused sightlessness in one eye still manages an orphanage and free coaching for the candidates appearing for competitive exams With all these traumatic ailments, he is competing with youngsters at this age and wrote about 250 inspiring blogs to change the life of hundreds of youngsters .
In our country people in their 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s have become excellent social worker even human resources, with great experience and stability. They have worked out so well that we can share our success with entire world. Hence I am writing this article as a -supported contribution of our elders to our country.
It is my beliefe that respecting our elders will not only benefit our country but our own persona as well .I am indebted to read few articles of this gentleman Mr. I G Raghava Reddy.The man is self motivated with strong will power, a deserving person who at the age of 83 despite many illnesses competes with young people. I sincerely appreciate your work sir! and salute to your enthusiasm .
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