Chandigarh, Jan. 30 -- UT administrator and Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday called upon families, society and institutions to work collectively to ensure the dignity, safety and active living of senior citizens, stressing that the elderly must be treated as valuable contributors to society and not as a burden.

Addressing a programme organised by the Chandigarh Senior Citizen Association on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, Kataria said the experiences and suggestions of senior citizens had played a vital role in nation-building and social development. He prayed for their good health and long life and urged respect and care for the elderly.

The administrator lauded the Chandigarh Senior Citizen Assoc...