Question : OLD AGE HOME AT PANCHAYAT LEVEL



(a) whether the Government proposes to open old age homes at Panchayat level in the country under Centrally Sponsored Scheme;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT(SHRI D. NAPOLEON)

(a) to (c): At present, there is no Centrally Sponsored Scheme for opening of Old Age Homes at Panchayat level in the country. However, the Ministry is implementing a Central Sector Scheme of Integrated Programme for Older Persons (IPOP) under which financial assistance is provided to voluntary organisations, Government, Panchayati Raj institutions/local bodies for, inter alia, running and maintenance of old age homes.