"I hope that the majority of elderly friends will maintain a healthy attitude and enterprising spirit of being old and strong, not only to provide for the elderly, to have fun for the elderly, but also to do something for the elderly, and to contribute to the promotion of Chinese-style modernization." On October 9, on the occasion of the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional festival of the Chinese nation, General Secretary Xi Jinping replied to the representatives of the elderly volunteers of the "Silver Age Action", extending sincere holiday greetings to the elderly friends across the country.
In his reply, General Secretary Xi Jinping spoke highly of the noble feelings and dedication of the elderly volunteers of the "Silver Age Action" to give full play to their expertise and repay the society, profoundly clarified the important role of the elderly in the development of the cause of the Party and the country, and pointed out the way forward for us to do a good job in the work of the elderly. The general secretary's reply letter is full of the people's leader's deep concern for the vast number of elderly friends across the country, and will further stimulate the whole society to care about the cause of the elderly, enhance the enthusiasm and initiative of the elderly friends to participate in the society, and promote the "silver power" to continue to bloom with the glory of the times.
Effectively coping with the aging of the population is related to the overall economic and social development of the mainland, the sustainable development of the Chinese nation, and the well-being of hundreds of millions of people. The "Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Promoting Chinese-style Modernization" adopted by the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has a series of specific arrangements for this, including "developing the silver economy and creating diversified and personalized jobs suitable for the elderly", "cultivating community pension service institutions, and improving the operation mechanism of public pension institutions" and so on. The "Silver Age Action", a volunteer service activity for the elderly initiated by the National Commission on Ageing, aims to provide more channels for the elderly to participate in society, which is a useful exploration for us to actively respond to the aging of the population, and is of great significance for fully developing and utilizing human resources and supporting Chinese modernization with high-quality population development.
In the new era, everyone is a participant and builder of Chinese-style modernization. The increase in the average life expectancy of the mainland, the promotion of a healthy China, the improvement of the ecological environment, the development of science and technology, etc., have all provided solid support and convenient conditions for the "elderly to do something". Elderly friends can inject new vitality and motivation into Chinese modernization, and their dedication and sense of responsibility will also transmit positive energy to the society and inspire the younger generation to fight bravely on the new journey.
Mo Dao mulberry night, for the sun is still full of sky. Elderly friends often have rich life experience and solid professional knowledge, and are the precious wealth of the party and the country. In the process of actively participating in social activities and realizing self-worth, elderly friends can make full use of their experience, wisdom and talents, impart valuable experience and skills to young people, and actively participate in various volunteer service activities in the community, such as caring for the young, environmental protection publicity, etc., so as to continuously improve the happiness, pride and honor of the elderly.
Party committees and governments at all levels should focus on the "urgency, hardship, and longing" of the elderly, improve policies and measures, create a good social environment, and ensure that the elderly's livelihood is well guaranteed, their roles are well played, and their rights and interests are safeguarded. It is necessary to improve the policy mechanism for the development of the pension industry and the pension industry, develop the silver economy, and create diversified and personalized jobs suitable for the elderly. It is necessary to implement the reform of gradually delaying the statutory retirement age, fully develop and utilize human resources, and improve the efficiency of human resource utilization.
Ninety-nine Double Ninth Day, ascending to a new chapter. We must thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions on the work of the elderly, and further create a good atmosphere for the whole society to respect, respect, love and help the elderly. It is necessary to guide and encourage the elderly friends to actively give full play to their own advantages and roles while enjoying their old age, to do something for the elderly, to work hard, to climb high and look far, to write a new chapter, to show the spiritual outlook of the elderly in China in the new era, and to contribute to the promotion of Chinese-style modernization.
Source: CCTV