Question : HOMES FOR ELDERLY EX SERVICEMEN



(a) whether the Government has taken a decision to run homes for elderly ex-servicemen who do not have anyone to look after them in their old age;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the army will open such old age homes in every Command;

(d) whether the ex-servicemen who wish to live in these homes will have to pay for the same from their pensions; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH) MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a) No, Madam.

(b) to (e): Question does not arise.