The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry for matters related to senior citizens. The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, graced the event titled "Ageing with Dignity - Initiatives for the Welfare of Senior Citizens", held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. Organized by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the event also marked the launch of the Senior Citizens Welfare Portal.
The portal is envisioned as a comprehensive digital platform aimed at empowering elderly citizens through seamless access to government schemes, healthcare benefits, welfare services, and updates on relevant events. By bridging the information gap and promoting digital inclusion, it will enable senior citizens to lead more informed, independent, and fulfilling lives.
Details related to the following schemes can be accessed through the portal:
- Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens
- State Action Plan for Senior Citizens
- Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
- National Helpline for Senior Citizens
- Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE)
- Senior Citizen Opportunities for Productive Engagement (SCOPE)
- Geriatric Caregivers Training
- Advocacy & Training Collaboration
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Between MSJE and Vyay Vikas
- Friends Of Older People
- Other Schemes
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