Surat, April 20 – In a touching initiative aimed at strengthening community service, the Muskan branch of the Marwari Yuva Manch organized a special program on Sunday, April 20, at the "Aashra" old age home in the City Light area of Surat. As per agency report, the event was marked by emotional interactions and compassionate gestures as the branch members spent quality time with elderly residents, engaging them in conversations and offering them meals with warmth and care.
The objective of the program extended beyond simply serving food. The members focused on listening to the elderly, sharing their life experiences, and making them feel genuinely valued and loved. Muskan branch president Neeti Bajaj explained that elderly people often crave a listening ear more than a meal, and it was with this understanding that the initiative was undertaken.
The event was attended by the provincial president Ajay Agarwal, who joined the members in their act of service. Participating members from the Muskan branch included Secretary Rashmi Kedia, Treasurer Anju Jain, along with members Renu Agarwal, Kiran Agarwal, Neha Luharuka, Neelam Mittal, Swati Jain, Kusum Jain, Babita Luharuka, Deeksha Drolia, Sonia Gupta, Ranjana Jain, Priyanka Rungta, Roma Kejriwal, Shruti Chaudhary, Kiran Bajaj, Nikita Lohia, Nidhi Sharma, Shaily Agarwal, Priyanka Agarwal, Tanu Khandelia, and Shraddha Khetan.
During the program, the members not only shared time but also closely observed the joy and emotional satisfaction on the faces of the elderly residents. The heartfelt engagement and empathy displayed throughout the event drew appreciation from all participants, many of whom emphasized the need for such initiatives to be repeated regularly. The event highlighted the importance of emotional companionship and the positive impact it can have on the lives of senior citizens.
