Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik flagged off a solo cycling expedition by Abhinav Singh from Lok Bhavan, Itanagar on Thursday.
Singh has embarked on a challenging 3,000-kilometre journey from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat, commencing on the International Day of Older Persons, in memory of his late grandparents.
Conveying his best wishes for the expedition, the Governor commended Singh for combining personal tribute with a meaningful social message.
He said such initiatives would inspire physical endurance and determination and also remind society of its responsibility towards senior citizens, who are the custodians of family values, traditions, and life experiences.
The Governor advised Singh to use the expedition as a platform to spread awareness about the importance of geriatric care and the need for greater sensitivity towards the elderly.
He said that as India progresses towards becoming a developed nation, the well-being, dignity, and security of senior citizens must remain a national priority.
Highlighting the changing social landscape, the Governor noted that rapid urbanisation and evolving family structures often leave many senior citizens vulnerable to loneliness, neglect, and health challenges.
