Aging is unavoidable, but thriving in our latter years is a decision. On this Old Age People’s Day , let us celebrate not just longevity, but also quality of life. The Motivation for Excellence Initiative, founded on R.G. Manudhane’s idea in value-based excellence, believes that every senior deserves health, dignity, connection, and purpose. Karunalya Social Welfare Foundation seeks to empower underprivileged populations, including women, children, the rural poor, and the elderly, through health camps, livelihood training, and social inclusion. In the inhospitable Thar desert, its efforts extend beyond fulfilling basic necessities to ensure older people are valued, heard, and reconnected to their communities. We think our seniors are more than simply historical figures; they are living libraries of wisdom, particularly in the difficult Thar region. Elderly people in Thar suffer challenges like as limited health care, poor nutrition, and loneliness, but they also posse...
