2.  COURT
CASES INVOLVING SENIOR
CITIZENS: The chief justice of India has
advised chief justice of all high courts to
accord priority to cases involving old
persons.

4.  There
is a provision for separate queues for
senior citizens at hospitals and health care
centres when they visit for any health
related concerns or clinical examination.
 The Delhi Government runs special clinics for
senior citizens in most of its hospitals in
Delhi.

5.  The
benefit of section 80c of the Income Tax
Act 1961 has been extended to the
investments made under 5 year post office
time Deposits account and senior citizens
saving schemes.
 The threshold income when we start paying
tax stands at Rs 2.25 lakh per annum for
senior citizens.(as per finance budget 20082009

6.  Government
also gives a higher rate of
interest to senior citizens on certain savings
schemes which it runs through its large
network of Post offices(senior Citizens saving
schemes) and public sector banks.

7. Department of Telecommunications has made
special provisions for senior citizens who apply
for a new telephone connections. The
department has marked separate priority
category for senior citizens wherein they can
apply for registration.
 In case of any complaint or fault with the
telephone a senior citizens complaint is
redressed on a priority basis
 MTNL(Delhi) gives 25% discount in rentals.(tariff
plan-250 only) and installation to senior citizens
who are 65 years or above in age.
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8. 
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Travel by Indian Railways is 30% cheaper for all senior
citizens who are 60 years in age, while women aged
60 years or above are entitled to 50% concessions in
fare.
There are separate counters/queues for senior
citizens at all Railway stations for purchase, booking
or cancellation of tickets.
Special arrangements are available for those who it
difficult to walk or move on their own, wheel chairs
are available at all major junctions, District
Headquarters and other important railway stations
for the convenience of senior citizens.
Indian railways have recently introduced specially
designed coaches and specially designed toilets in it.

9.  Senior
citizens are entitled to 50% discount
on economy class fares on all flights of Indian
Airlines subject or certain conditions.
 Air India gives 45% discount in economy class
on domestic sectors to senior citizens(
women aged 63 above and men aged 65
above)

10.  State
road Transport undertakings have made
provision for senior citizens for reservation
of 2 seats in the front row of all buses.
 Some state governments also give
concessions(in fare) to senior citizens, while
some also have specially modeled buses for
the senior citizens.

11.  Indian
Government has recently enacted a
law for welfare of elders(senior citizens and
parents). This law creates provision for
maintenance, protection and security of
elders.

13. 
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Government of India announced the National
Policy on Older Persons in 1999 to reaffirm its
commitment to ensure the well-being of the
older persons in a holistic manner.
The NPOP while promising to safeguard their
interest in terms of financial security, health,
legal, social and psychological security.
The Policy also appreciates special needs of
older persons and therefore lays emphasis on
empowerment of community as well as
individuals to adequately meet the challenges of
the process of ageing

14. 
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Financial security through coverage under
Old Age Pension Scheme for poor and
destitute older persons .
Health Security - The NPOP recognizes
special health needs of the older persons
to be met through strengthening and
reorienting the public health services at
Primary Health Care level.

15. HOUSING SECURITY- The NPOP provides for
earmarking 10 % of the houses/housing sites in urban
as well as rural areas for older persons belonging to
the lower income groups, special consideration to
the older persons falling in the category of Below
Poverty Line (BPL) and destitute in housing schemes
like
Indira Awas Yojana, loans at reasonable interest rates
and easy repayment instalment with tax relief for
purchase of houses .
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16. Education and information needs of older
persons - Education and information material
relevant to the lives of older persons should
be developed and made available through
mass media.
The NPOP provides for proactive role in
ensuring the same by disseminating knowledge
about preparation of Old Age.
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17. Welfare and Institutional CarePartnership with voluntary organizations to
provide for poor, destitute and neglected
older persons whose care cannot be ensured
within the family.
Voluntary efforts needs to be encouraged for
creating facilities for day care, outreach
services, multi-service citizen centres.
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18. Protection of Life and Property of Older
PersonsEarly settlement of property/inheritance
disputes is to be done, safeguards to protect
them from fraudulent dealings in transfer of
property through sale/‟Will‟ are to be put in
place and free legal aid and toll free helpline
services are to be placed across the country.
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19. National Social Assistance
Programme (NSAP)
The National Social Assistance Programme
came into effect from 15th August,1995.
NSAP is a social assistance programme for
the poor households and represents a
significant step towards the fulfilment of the
Directive Principles enshrined in Article 41
and 42 of the Constitution of India.

20. The Scheme covers older persons/destitute
having little or no regular means of
subsistence from his/her own source of
income or through financial support from
family members or other sources.
The age of applicant must be 65 years or
above. At present 50% of the older persons
under Below Poverty Line (BPL) destitute are
covered under NOAPS.
The Central Government contributes
Rs.200/- per month per beneficiary.

21. Annapurna Scheme covers all the other
elderly below poverty line who are not
covered under the NOAPS.
A provision of 10 k.gs. of rice or wheat is
provided to the needy elderly.

22. Government of India is implementing an
Integrated Programme for Older Persons with an
aim to empower and improve the quality of life of
older persons. The basic thrust of the programme
is on older persons of 60 years and above
particularly the infirm, destitute and widows.
Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided
to Non-Governmental Organizations, Autonomous
Bodies, Educational Institutions, Cooperative
Societies, etc., up to 90 per cent of the project
cost for setting up and maintenance of Day Care
Centres, Mobile Medi-care Units, Old Age Homes
and Non-Institutional Service Centres.

23. The scheme for Assistance to construction of Old
Age Homes provides one time grant to Local
Bodies, NGOs etc. for construction of Old Age
Homes or Multi-Service
Centres.

24. Some of the initiatives by the Government is
enabling a separate counters/O.P.D. in
hospitals and free medical services in Central
Government Health Scheme, Government
Hospitals to facilitate easy accessibility to the
elderly including Geriatric Units in the
Hospitals.

25. The loss of memory with advancing age is a
common phenomenon. However, dementia,
which is a progressive disease of the brain,
affects memory, personality and intellect. Of
all the dementia, Alzheimer‟s disease is the
commonest and the severest.
Many of the Government and public hospitals
have started Memory Clinics, Mental Health
Programmes.
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26. India is moving ahead to safeguard and
protect the Best Interest of Older Persons
through Central Legislation.
GOs have initiated special protective
measures for safeguarding the elderly and
one such innovative approach is “Helpline
Services” in some big cities.

27. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
launched the Project „NICE‟ (National
Initiative on Care for Elderly) through National
Institute of Social Defence (NISD) an
autonomous body of the Ministry of Social
Justice & Empowerment in 2000.
The NISD organizes one year P.G. Diploma
Course and Six Month Certificate Courses
under Project NICE to meet the demand for
care givers.

29. 
It aims at imparting computer training to
the elderly people. This programme is
launched with a view to help Older Persons
dispel their inhibitions to adopt to new
technology and take advantage of IT enabled
services like e-Ticketing, e-Banking, eBusiness.

30.  Facilities
to disseminate information on various
concessions/reservations/rebates provided to senior
citizens by different Ministries of the Government
of India.

31. Constitutional Provisions
The welfare of the aged has been enshrined in
the Constitution of India. The provisions of
age pension, social security, social insurance,
economic and social planning, and relief to
the disabled and the unemployed.
Article 47 of the Indian Constitution points
out the raising of the level of nutrition and
the standard of living of its people and
improvement of public health.

32. Coming to the category of legislative measure,
the retirement benefits (GPF & PPF) are
provided to those who served the Government
and the public undertakings.
 The Employees Provident Funds and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (amended in
1996) provide for economic security to persons
or their families in the event of retirement or
even death before retirement.
 The National Social Assistance Programme came
into existence on 15th August 1995 and one of its
programmes is the National Old Age Pension
Scheme that is implemented through the
Panchayats and municipalities.
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33. Volunteers Bureau of Elderly is a network of
elderly who could be available for different
kinds of services on demand.
The International Longevity Centre, Pune an
NGO working for welfare of elderly has
successfully used this concept over the years
for gainful engagement of elderly postretirement.

34. SILVER INNING FOUNDATION
IT IS “NOT FOR PROFIT” Organization
dedicated for the cause of elders and
their family members
Their vision of an elder friendly world
in which ageing becomes a positive,
rewarding experience.

35.  It
is “NOT FOR PROFIT” Organization
dedicated for the cause of elders and
their family members
 Their vision of an elder friendly world
in which ageing becomes a positive,
rewarding experience.

36. MISSION
 Their
mission is to uphold and secure
the right of elderly and actively work
towards improving their quality of
life by networking advocating and
researching elderly issues and
providing a wide range of services
according to their need.

37.  Counseling
 Lectures
and workshop
 Need base services
 Consultancy for old age homes, day care
centre and respite care support group
 Alzheimer‟s and Dementia support
networking with like minded organization

38.  To
work for people above 50 years of age and
their family members and to provide for
their basic needs.
 To promote research and development on
issues related to elderly and ageing
 To promote adult education, vocational
professional training, hobbies and activities
and life long learning and to empower the
elderly to run their own organization and
help themselves.

39.  to
act as a pressure group and advocate
for elderly issues with Indian
Governments and governments of other
countries and to network with
international organizations working for
the elderly and also with cooperate sector
for bringing the issues of elderly in the
fore front.

40.  Organizes
entertaining and relaxing get
together for senior citizens.
 E.g. Musical evenings, night outs at clubs,
pubs, restaurants.

41.  The
dada-dadi is a non- profit service and
advocacy organization .
 It works with thousands of organizations
across the country to help seniors live
independently find jobs and benefits,
improve their health, live independently
and remain active in their communities.

42.  It
is a project by dignity foundation for
active and productive living for senior
citizen.
 It is engaged in elder care providing support
services, knowledge, life enrichment, shelter
and advocacy.
 It runs active programmes that motivate and
inspire senior citizens and helps them active
fulfillment in life.

43.  Old
age home services
 Hospice care services
 Home care services

44.  It
is a secular, not for profit organization
registered under the societies Registration
Act of 1860.
 They advocate for policies that benefit the
elderly and make them aware of their rights.
 They make society aware of the concerns of
the aged and promote better understanding
of ageing issues.

45.  ICICI
banks „life plus‟ senior citizen services
have designed to empower senior citizens to
independently carry out the day to day
banking transactions with dignity and
confidence.
 A senior citizen can now approach the
designated senior citizen desk at any ICICI
bank branch and get his/ her account
serviced
 Specially designed debit card with new „life
plus‟ senior citizen account.