Question : OLD AGE HOMES



(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up new old age homes in Madhya Pradesh;

(b) if so, the estimated cost of the said project; and

(c) the time by which the funds are likely to be sanctioned?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI MUKUL WASNIK)

(a) During the year 2011-12, the Government of Madhya Pradesh sent a proposal for setting up/ construction of an old age home.

(b) The estimated cost of the project was indicated as Rs. 96,25,000/-

(c) Presently, there is no Scheme for giving assistance for setting up/construction of old age homes.

Under the Ministry`s Scheme of Integrated Programme for Older Persons, financial assistance is admissible to non-governmental organizations, State Governments, Panchayati Raj Institutions, local bodies etc for running and maintenance of old age homes. No grant is given for setting up of old age homes under the Scheme.