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their father. Hence, we must make some arrangements for the
aged. Old-age homes are not in line with our culture. Old people
wish to be helpful to society till their last breath. We should
engage them in the journey of progress to reap the benefits of
their skills and experience.

All over the world you will find senior citizens working
for three to five hours, ready to serve and handle the various
activities of society. We should also take their services where
needed. We can take help of fifteen senior citizens for managing
parking arrangement. If 2000 senior citizens work for two hours
each, we can get 4000 man-hours. What can’t you do with the
help of 4000 man-hours? No school or temple would be dirty.
The mere presence of our seniors would be sufficient for this.
There should be social programs handled by senior citizens and
the members of these programs should be increased gradually.
I am very sure that it would set an example for the entire state.
I am ready to convey the message all over Gujarat that the senior
citizens have changed the face of society. Monthly tours should
be organized for them. Even the Railways has arranged for their
comforts.

Families build morals and lullabies are an important
component. But unfortunately lullabies are disappearing. We
should work on this. We should organize competitions for
lullabies where only ladies should be allowed to participate.
Lullabies are not only songs used by mothers to make their
children fall asleep – they represent the journey of moulding
children. They are a great asset to awaken the strength of
motherhood in Gujarat.