Madhuri Misal, Minister of State for Urban Development inaugurates ‘Nav Taz Dham’, an old age home near Talegaon MIDC
TALEGAON: In the past few decades with urbanization and changes in living culture or traditions we have witnessed a shift from a joint family culture to a nuclear family. As the joint family culture offers many benefits, the time has come to return to this age-old family system in India. Moreover, we must attempt to create awareness amongst the youngsters about the importance and benefits of the joint family culture, opined Madhuri Misal, Minister of State for Urban Development, Government of Maharashtra. She was talking at a function organized to mark the inauguration of Nav Taz Dham, an old age home with good facilities at Ambi Village Near Talegaon MIDC.
Maval MP Shrirang Barne, Fatechand Ranka, Chairman of the Lions Club of Poona Sarasbaug Charitable Trust, Rukhsshana and Meher Anklesaria, the couple who donated Rs.4.5 Cr (Four Crore Fifty Lakhs) for building the Nav Taz Dham, Sudhir Naik who donated his land for the project, Ambadas Chavan from Caring Hands Organization were present on the occasion along with Prashant Kothadiya, Yogesh Shah, Asha Oswal, Chaitali Patni, Aniiket Aaghaaw and Chetak Gugale from the Lions Club of Poona Sarasbaug.
“It’s not that all children run away from their responsibility of taking care of their aging parents. In many cases, they are away due to jobs or education. In such a case, children find it appropriate to keep their parents at old age homes which are safe and caregiving. So, old age homes are becoming the need of the hour“, Misal added.
Maval MP Shrirang Barne said, “I am against the Old Age Home culture. I always feel that parents make a lot of effort to raise their children to the best of their abilities. So, it is the responsibility of children to take care of their parents in their old age. However, now the situation is changing and many times children have to live away from their parents for various reasons. So, the need for good old age homes is increasing day by day. The central and the state government are extending a helping hand to the senior citizens through various welfare schemes in terms of addressing issues related to their health and well-being and pension.”
While sharing the information about the Nav Taz Dham project Fatechand Ranka said that this Nav Taz Dham has been created with the objective that senior citizens can joyfully lead their lives with best-in-class facilities and care being offered to them. ‘Nav Taz Dham’ addresses the growing need for quality senior care as many elderly individuals face loneliness due to their children relocating to the city of their job or business. The center ensures a holistic environment with modern medical tie-ups, 24/7 hot water, wellness programs, yoga, cultural celebrations, and social activities. Residents can engage in gardening, music, art, and community service while receiving professional healthcare support. A portion of the fees collected will support underprivileged children’s education and welfare, reinforcing the trust’s commitment to social responsibility.
F N Ranka made the introductory speech while Tushar Mehta and Julie Patwa played the anchors for the event.
