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Our Correspondent Kohima, Oct. 1 (EMN): An elderly person’s presence is considered a blessing in Naga society and old age is synonymous with qualities like wisdom, knowledge and maturity besides holding a special place of respect and honour, said Commissioner and Secretary, Social Welfare department, Martha R Ritse, on Saturday. She was speaking at a programme commemorating International Day of Older Persons organised by the department of Social Welfare at Highland Park, near IG Stadium, in Kohima. As per the 2011 census, the elderly population in Nagaland stands at 1, 39, 494 (1.39 lakh) or roughly around 7% of the total population of the state, and this proportion is expected to remain constant over the next 15 years, said the official. The Nagaland Vision 2030 stated that the number of old age people will increase to approximately 2.23 lakh by 2030, she said, adding that the increase in life expectancy of older people makes it more important for the state to have a supp ....