11/05/2026
Sanju Thapa Magar presented a paper on the Role of Civil Society Organizations for Older Persons at the International Conference on Senior Citizens, organized by the Manmohan Memorial Foundation. The conference was inaugurated by Hon'ble President, Ram Chandra Poudel on 9 May 2026 at The Malla Hotel in Kathmandu. Chiri Babu Maharjan, Mayor of Lalitpur Municipality, delivered remarks during the inauguration ceremony.
The conference was organized into four sessions under the following themes: (a) Senior Citizens: Conditions and Necessities
(b) Increasing Ageing and the Challenges for the Nation (c) Social Security and Dignity of Senior Citizens (d) Intergenerational Transfer of Knowledge and Skills
Distinguished experts from national, international, and government organizations presented papers on these themes. Each session was followed by either experience-sharing by senior experts or speeches by government representatives.
The conference concluded on 10 May 2026 with a vote of thanks and closing remarks delivered by Ishwar Pokhrel, Chairperson of the Manmohan Memorial Foundation. See less