(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?
(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?
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.