The State Government is providing maintenance grant for the Old Age Homes run by the Voluntary Organisations, to safeguard the life of destitute elders in the age group of 60 years and above and, who are homeless and abandoned by their families. Food, shelter, clothing, health care and recreational facilities etc., are provided in these homes to these beneficiaries.
21 Non-Governmental Organisations are provided with grants in 5:1 ratio by the State Government to run the Old Age Homes. 40 Elders are accommodated in each home. A sum of Rs.1,200/- per elder per month is provided as feeding grant.
Senior Citizen Helpline Number 14567:-
Senior Citizen Helpline Number 14567 has been launched by Union Government with 100% financial assistance since 28.04.2021 to provide services like rescue, information on Old Age Homes and Senior Citizen Welfare Schemes, Psychosocial counseling, legal guidance on all days from 8am to 8pm in coordination with Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Department.