To tap the rich expertise of the senior citizens of Cochin, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) is forming a Senior Citizen’s Action Forum, which will give the elderly in Kochi the opportunity to help in research; a platform where they can use their knowledge and expertise for the city’s development.
The forum will be inaugurated by Dominic Presentation, MLA on November 18, 2010, at CPPR’s Elamkulam office at 4 pm. The function will be presided over by Professor M K Sanu (social and literary critic and orator), Deputy Mayor Bhadra Satheesh ,and Mr.P C Cyriac (retired IAS officer) an interactive session with these eminent personalities is also organised for the occasion.
CPPR, a youth-run organisation, is committed to research and project preparation on development policies and government programmes. It conducts projects and prepares reports for various governmental departments and agencies. CPPR is currently focussing on development projects in Kochi, one of which is the Vytilla Mobility Hub. Although the organisation’s ventures in education, governance, alternative dispute resolution and urban reforms are spread across the country, the development of Kerala (in particular Kochi) is its main focus.
CPPR solicits the valuable services of senior citizens, who have retired from civil service, teaching or legal professions to work as liaison officers with the government, semi-government departments and other public institutions. The individuals should be experts in their domains, with knowledge of current developments, and a thorough understanding of the economic, social and political scenario.
For more details, contact Vivek Mathai at 91 9496326956, 0484-6469177.
1 comment:
this is just to suggest another name for the senior citizen forum.
paripakam somehow sounds withdrawn tired and overripe.
try the new name
EGG
Elders Guidance Group
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