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Indian Express
02-07-2025
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- Indian Express
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana: Assessment camp of senior citizens at Bhavnagar hospital
An assessment camp for senior citizens under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana has been organised at Sir T Hospital in Bhavnagar. The camp, which started on June 30, will conclude on Thursday. It is an initiative by Union Minister of State (Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution) Nimuben Bambhaniya, who is also an MP from Bhavnagar-Botad constituency. As per an official release, during the first two days of the camp, 2,655 beneficiaries have been identified for assistive devices worth over Rs 43 lakh. The camp has been organised with the support of the Ujjain's production centre of Artificial Limb Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), the release stated. Assistive devices like walking sticks, walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, artificial dentures, orthopaedic belts, commode chairs, etc. are provided free of cost to senior citizens aged above 60, it added. Similar camps will be held at different taluka centres of the Lok Sabha constituency between July 4 and 15.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Min launches disability aid camp in Bhagalpur
1 2 3 4 Bhagalpur: Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment, B L Verma , inaugurated the four-day 'Saamajik Adhikarita Shivir' at the Sandy's Compound Ground here on Tuesday. As part of the event, free tricycles, wheelchairs, hearing aids, crutches, walking frames and other prosthetic devices were distributed under the Centre's Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) and Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) schemes. Speaking at the event, Verma said, "It is great to be at Bhagalpur to help out the differently-abled and senior citizens by handing over the disability aid to the registered beneficiaries. PM Narendra Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar have always thought of helping the downtrodden and needy." He added that the equipment would "improve the existence of beneficiaries who suffer from age-related disabilities or infirmities". A total of 1,720 beneficiaries from Bhagalpur district have registered under the ADIP and RVY schemes. Of these, 636 fall under ADIP and 1,084 under RVY, both implemented by the ministry of social justice and empowerment. You Can Also Check: Patna AQI | Weather in Patna | Bank Holidays in Patna | Public Holidays in Patna On Tuesday, recipients from Jagdishpur, Sabour, Nathnagar, Sultanganj, Sultanganj, Pirpainty, Goradih and other blocks under the Bhagalpur (sadar) subdivision received the equipment from the minister and other dignitaries, including JD(U) MP from Bhagalpur, Ajay Kumar Mandal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Distribution will continue on Thursday at Sharda Pathshala Ground in Kahalgaon for beneficiaries from Kahalgaon and Sanhoula blocks. On June 27 and June 28, a two-day camp will be held at Samrat Ashok Bhawan in Naugachia subdivision for beneficiaries from Bihpur, Gopalpur, Ismailpur, Kharik, Narayanpur, Naugachia and Rangrachowk blocks.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
1,720 set to receive free disability aids in B'pur
Bhagalpur: To promote mobility and independence among the differently-abled and elderly citizens, the ministry of social justice and empowerment will distribute free assistive devices under its ADIP and Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) schemes in Bhagalpur. A total of 1,720 registered beneficiaries from the district – 636 under ADIP and 1,084 under RVY – will receive the aids during a three-day distribution camp starting on June 24 at Sandy's Compound. Union minister of state B L Verma and Bhagalpur MP Ajay Kumar Mandal will distribute wheelchairs, tricycles, hearing aids, walking frames, crutches and other prosthetic devices at the event. MP Ajay Kumar Mandal, who played a key role in facilitating the camp, said, "This is a major initiative by the Centre. It will greatly assist the 1,720 registered beneficiaries in Bhagalpur district." He added that most beneficiaries are from Jagdishpur, Sabour, Nathnagar, Sultanganj, Sahkund, Pirpainty and Goradih blocks. The scheme targets physically challenged persons and senior citizens from below poverty line (BPL) families. "The goal is to provide scientific and modern devices to support their rehabilitation and improve their independence. This includes physical aids and assisted-living devices for the elderly suffering from age-related disabilities," the MP said. The initiative is part of the Centre's broader effort to empower marginalised sections through direct support and inclusion.
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
J&K LG launches mass distribution drive for physically able persons
Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated a mass distribution drive of aids and appliances for physically abled persons here. In his address, Sinha lauded the noble initiative by Jammu directorate of social welfare, under two key centrally sponsored schemes - Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) and Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP), aimed to improve lives of senior citizens with disabilities and to empower the specially-abled persons . 'I strongly believe that people with disabilities have special abilities and they possess unique strengths and perspectives. I admire their exceptional resilience, problem-solving skills and empathy towards others in the society. I assure them that administration is committed to ensure equality and equal opportunity to them in every sphere of life and they will always be treated as equals in terms of rights, access, and dignity,' the lieutenant governor said. He directed the officials to promote inclusion, and leverage the practical solutions in ever evolving technological world. 'I have always dreamt of building a caring society and welfare and rehabilitation of specially-abled persons is my top priority,' Sinha said. 'I will personally ensure that systemic inequities and accessibility barriers—physical, digital, and social are completely removed,' he further added. On the occasion, Sinha initiated the disbursement of pension arrears of ₹6.14 crore to 12,660 beneficiaries, under the Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS). Sinha also informed that the social welfare department is coming up with a revolutionary app for the integration of eligible senior citizens into the pension beneficiaries. He also inaugurated a 50-bedded Half-Way Home for psycho-social rehabilitation of treated & controlled people with mental-illness, established at a cost of ₹4.39 crore at Lower Chowadi Jammu, under Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS). Sinha also dedicated the Parisha Child Care Institution for Girls, established at a cost of ₹3.03 crore at Mandi Gurglian, Samba. He commended the efforts of everyone associated with the Parisha initiative for providing a safe and nurturing environment for a better future for girl children in need.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
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- The Hindu
Government to bring new national policy on senior citizens
A new national policy on senior citizens is in the draft stages with the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, government officials said, adding that some details of it were discussed on Monday (May 2, 2025) at a meeting of the National Council for Senior Citizens, chaired by Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar. The Social Justice Ministry said discussions focused on how the draft policy should 'reflect the demographic realities' of India as it heads into the future. A statement from the Ministry said population projections estimated that 20% of the country would be senior citizens by 2047. According to the 2011 Census, senior citizens accounted for 8.23% of the nation's population at the time. According to the government's projections, they will account for about 12.16% of the country's population in 2026. The government on Wednesday (May 4, 2025) said the forthcoming Census' reference period for a headcount would be March of 2027. A government official told The Hindu, 'The policy is in a draft stage now. Suggestions have already come in from relevant stakeholders and some of these suggestions were put forth at the meeting on Wednesday.' They added that one of the suggestions was to consider that India will have a higher proportion of senior citizens by 2047. This was the fourth meeting of the National Council for Senior Citizens, the government said in its statement. Digital inclusion At the meeting, the council also deliberated on 'digital inclusion' of senior citizens, the government said. It further discussed institutionalising NGOs and senior citizen associations in policy formulation, implementation, and feedback mechanisms. Deliberations also went into areas of trying to establish a grievance redress mechanism to address elder abuse and neglect; implementing minimum standards for 'old age homes' and senior care institutions; and 'promoting community engagement and intergenerational bonding'. The council also undertook a detailed review of the progress under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) and Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), Senior Citizen Portal in terms of enhancing quality and post-distribution follow-up of assisted living devices, the statement added. The government said that under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana, more than five lakh senior citizens had been given 'free assisted living devices'. Through the IPSrC, the Ministry is currently supporting 708 NGOs that are operating 'continuous care homes, physiotherapy centres, old age homes, and mobile medicare units'. These schemes are covered under the Social Justice Ministry's umbrella programme known as 'National Action Plan for Welfare of Senior Citizens'. This National Action Plan was formulated and put out in April 2020. The National Policy on Older Persons was first announced by the Government of India in 1999. Following that a Commission headed by Mohini Giri had in 2011 put out a National Policy for Senior Citizens, which was in place till the National Action Plan of the Union government came out in April 2020.
