

Honorable CM Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel Encourage the South Asian Journal of Geriatric Medicine, Surgery, Palliative Care & Hospice
On Republic Day 2025, our Executive Editor, Dr. Abhishek Shukla, had the honor of presenting the vision of the South Asian Journal of Geriatric Medicine, Surgery, Palliative Care & Hospice to Honorable Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Ji and Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel Ji.
The journal is an ambitious initiative to bridge critical gaps in elderly care by fostering academic research, innovation, and collaboration in the field of geriatric healthcare. Both dignitaries expressed their admiration for the project. Yogi Ji encouraged the efforts with his inspiring words, “Karte raho yeh kaam, aage badho, iski bohot zaroorat hai humare desh mei.” Anandiben Patel Ji also lauded the initiative, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to address the challenges of India’s rapidly growing elderly population.
Their appreciation and support are invaluable, inspiring our team to work with renewed commitment toward improving awareness, education, and practical solutions in geriatric and palliative care. With their blessings, we are more determined than ever to build a healthier, dignified future for the elderly population