(a) whether the Government is taking adequate steps to safeguard the rights of senior citizens in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the status of implementation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, State-wise; and
(c) whether the Government proposes to introduce a new national policy for senior citizens and if so, the details thereof including the time limit fixed in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)
(a) & (b): Yes Madam. The details of the Schemes and Programmes run by Government of India for the welfare of Senior Citiznes is annexed at Annexure-A. The Status of implementation of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, state-wise, is annexed at Annexure-B.
(c): For the purpose of mainstreaming of issues concerning senior citizens, creating an inclusive barrier-free and age-friendly environment, promoting the concept of ‘Ageing in Place’, providing special attention to the needs of the oldest of the old and elderly women, protecting senior citizens from neglect, abuse or exploitation, health care and support, shelter, financial independence etc, Government is considering revision of the existing National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP).
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