Haryana Human Rights Commission chief inspects old-age home in Rewari

The Chairperson of the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC), Justice

Lalit Batra, inspected the Home for Aged and Destitute located in

Model Town, Rewari, on Thursday and reviewed the facilities and

arrangements available there.

During the visit, Justice Batra gathered information regarding the

lifestyle of the elderly residents, healthcare services, food quality,

cleanliness and other essential amenities.

He also distributed fruits among the residents and interacted with

them to enquire about their well-being.

Justice Lalit Batra emphasized the importance of healthcare services

for elderly residents and directed the officials concerned to ensure

that regular medical check-ups are conducted at the old-age home.

He further instructed that specialists and counselors should visit the

facility periodically to provide their services and support to the

elderly.

He also issued directions to promote spiritual engagement among the

elderly residents. He stressed the need to ensure the timely

availability of ambulance services whenever required.

During the inspection, Justice Batra reviewed the condition of the

old-age home building and directed the officials concerned to

undertake the necessary repair and maintenance works.

He also instructed the officials of the local Municipal Council to

renovate and improve the park located within the premises. On this

occasion, directions were issued to the District Social Welfare

Officer regarding the deployment of security personnel, sanitation

staff and an adequate number of other staff members.

The HHRC Chairperson observed that senior citizens are an integral

part of society and it should be reassured that the society stands

with them.

”All of us should respect and care for our elders. If, due to

unavoidable circumstances, senior citizens are compelled to live in

old age homes, society must ensure that they receive proper care and

support there as well,” he maintained.

Prior to the inspection, Justice Lalit Batra held a meeting at the

Public Works Department Rest House with Superintendent of Police

Hemendra Kumar Meena, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rahul Modi and

other officials concerned to discuss law and order as well as

administrative matters in the district.

He issued necessary directions to the officers during the meeting.

SDM Suresh Kumar, DSP Surender Sheoran, Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr

Bhanwar, PWD Executive Engineer Satyender Singh and District Social

Welfare Officer Renu Bala were present.