Social Security Boost for Senior Citizens in India

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has been implementing the AtalVayoAbhyudayYojana (AVYAY) aimed at the welfare of senior citizens, benefiting 37.77 lakh seniors across India in the last five years. Financial support is facilitated through the National Social Assistance Programme, particularly the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme. Various recurring and non-recurring grants are allocated for the maintenance of Senior Citizen Homes categorized into three city brackets. These initiatives reflect the government's commitment to enhancing social security for senior citizens.

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