DIMAPUR — In a fillip to the elder citizens, Nagaland's former chief secretary, Alemtemshi Jamir, stated that life starts at retirement and pension marks the beginning of a new phase in one’s life.
Jamir stated this during the general meeting of the Kohima Ao Pensioners’ Union (KOPT) held at Jubilee Memorial Centre in Lerie, Kohima, on Tuesday. To substantiate his statement, Jamir stated that life after retirement presents an opportunity to start something new and contribute to society by leveraging the vast experience and knowledge acquired while serving in public offices, a DIPR report stated.
Jamir also explained that due to advancements in medical, and pharmacological technologies and improvements in nutrition, the average life expectancy has significantly increased, allowing retirees to have ten to fifteen years of life ahead.
He also encouraged pensioners to form discussion groups and evolve into working groups by becoming think tanks for society. Starting such group activities, according to Jamir, would be a wonderful gift to the younger generation.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]Advisor of Land Revenue, Law and Justice, TN Mannen, who also spoke on the occasion, stated that retirement is merely a state of mind. According to him, there is no age limit for making positive contributions to society as long as one is physically healthy.
He viewed life as a journey and expressed gratitude for reaching a point where individuals could retire from public office, enjoy pension benefits and continue contributing to society.
During the event, the new president of KAPT, Dr. Watijungshi, delivered the welcome address, while the president of Kohima Ao Union, Yanger Aier, extended greetings.
The newly formulated constitution of KAPT was presented to the members by its general secretary, Limawati Longchar, which was unanimously accepted by the members and officially formed the Kohima Ao Pensioners’ Union. The newly formed union is comprised of more than 500 members and is open to all retired government servants from the Ao community in Kohima.