The Delhi Government has put forth some new / enhanced benefits for senior citizens, widows, differently abled / disabled in its 2009-10 budget.
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Here are the highlights :
50 new recreation centres for senior citizens would be created in the city.
A monthly pension of Rs. 1000 per month will be provided to 21,000 widows, 2.5 lakh [...]
80 million people are over the age of 60 in India
60% of them live in poverty
80% do not have adequate medical or financial support
12 million elderly people in India are blind
5,00,000 older people die of tuberculosis every year
33 million elderlies are living with diabetes !!
These shocking figures are as reported in this video.
As a small step towards extending relief, [...]
This health initiative of Delhi government is a boon for elderlies and their care-givers. Infact it is steps like this which go a long way in according real health benefits to senior citizens.
Sunday Clinics is a scheme of the Health Department of Delhi Government wherein OPD facilities are provided to senior citizens every Sunday between specified hours. This way the [...]
Updated on 6th December, 2009
Government of India has earmarked special benefits and concessions for Senior Citizens of India. Here is a brief compilation of same for your ready reference :
(1) Court cases involving senior citizens
The Chief Justice of India has advised Chief Justices of all High Courts to accord priority to cases involving older persons [...]
