Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 26: A meeting of the Managing Committee of the Home for the Aged & Infirm, Ambphalla was held here today.
The meeting was chaired by H.S Manhas, vice president.
The meeting was attended by patron Prem Gupta, IGP (Retd), Dr. Dinesh Gupta, secretary; Vijay Gupta, joint secretary and members of the Managing Committee, Pankaj Gupta and Sat Pal Sharma.
The proceedings commenced with welcome address by H.S Manhas.
The House confirmed the minutes of previous meeting held on August 26, 2025, and approved the income and expenditure accounts for the quarter ending October 2025.
The Committee was informed that more than 17 reputed institutions and distinguished individuals visited the Home during this period, interacted with the management and inmates and conveyed their appreciation for the facilities, services and overall care provided by the Home.
The Committee was apprised that the recently opened Allopathic Dispensary and Physiotherapy Centre was benefiting both the inmates and members of the general public.
The Secretary appealed to the citizens to refer elderly persons above 60 years of age and are physically fit, mentally sound, non-addicted and in need of shelter and care-to the Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram), Ambphalla and such individuals will be provided free boarding, lodging, clothing, medical assistance and a safe living environment.
The House was also informed that six shopkeepers were wilful defaulters and that the leases of 15 properties had expired long ago. After extensive deliberations, the Committee unanimously resolved to initiate legal proceedings without delay for the recovery of outstanding rent and to examine each case individually for renewal or other appropriate actions concerning the expired leases.
It was further resolved to convene the Annual General Meeting on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 11 am.
After formal proceedings, the Managing Committee interacted with the inmates and staff members.
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