The helpline hope, Pronam organizes its Annual Program with dance drama.

Kolkata, August 4,2012: Pronam, for the Senior Citizens – a joint initiative of Kolkata Police and the NGO, The Bengal is organizing its Annual Program today. Ms. Dona Ganguly, the celebrated danseuse and wife of former India captain Sourav Ganguly is performing a dance drama “Chitrangada” with her troupe. The danseuse is also a Board member of The Bengal. Set up in 2009 by The Bengal and Kolkata Police, Pronam is a noble project with a 24 hour helpline for those elderly people staying alone.

The Bengal is a Kolkata-based NGO which has prominent opinion makers and leaders from various segments of the society as members. The Bengal runs various cultural and outreach projects, including a project for the senior citizens called Pronam in collaboration with Kolkata police. (Quotes of Sundeep Bhutoria, Secretary General of The Bengal.)

A large number of senior citizens, staying alone face some major problems related to health, safety and security or legal problems. In times of emergency, proper medical attention is not taken in account. Some of the senior citizens are also physically challenged, which prevent them from going somewhere or to look out for help. The organization, Pronam has come up to put an end to these problems and give these old treasures of the city a ‘safe and secure’ living. The 24 hour helpline is basically for people who are above 60 years staying alone and residing within the Jurisdiction of Kolkata Police. With almost 1700 members, Pronam has already walked many steps to define the problems as well as provide remedy to the issues faced by the elderly population of the city.

Kolkata has always been a witness to several compassionate and kindhearted people putting their effort to help others in times of distress and difficulties. In expressing humanity and sympathy, Kolkata is one step ahead. Pronam, set up in empathetic Kolkata, has drawn a lot of senior citizens to look at the bright side of life and take a second chance. One distress call to the organization will give the elderly population of the city a feeling of security and protection. The annual program on Saturday arranged by Pronam will witness the special bonding with the senior citizens.