(a) the number of old age homes for senior citizens established by the various State Governments
across the country during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;
(b) the number of old age persons benefited by these old age homes during the said period,
State/UT-wise; and
(c) the amount of grant released by the Government to various States to provide better care to
such persons, State/UT-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA GAVIT)
(a), (b) & (c) : There is no data maintained in this Ministry with regard to the number of old age homes for
senior citizens established by the various State Governments across the country. However, under the
Ministry`s Scheme of Integrated Programme for Older Persons, financial assistance is provided to suitable
NGOs, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Local Bodies and Government recognized institutions like Nehru
Yuva Kendras based on the recommendation of the State Govt. for, inter-alia, running and maintenance
of old age homes etc.