National Council for Senior Citizens  charted Forward Path for Elderly Welfare and Empowerment –

 
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar chaired the 4th meeting of the National Council for Senior Citizens in New Delhi today. The meeting served as a crucial platform for reviewing existing schemes, discussing emerging needs, and setting a forward-looking agenda aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The council stressed the importance of ensuring that every senior citizen in the country lives with dignity, respect, and active engagement in society. During the meeting, the council undertook a detailed review of the progress under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana and Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens. There was discussion on the National Policy for Senior Citizens to reflect demographic realities, with the elderly projected to constitute 20 percent of India’s population by 2047. The Council also explored strategies to establish a dedicated grievance redressal mechanism to address abuse and neglect, and implementation of minimum standards for old age homes across the country.