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Senior Citizens Welfare(SCW)

A society in which Senior Citizens live a healthy, happy, empowered, dignified and self-reliant life along with strong social and inter-generational bonding.

Helpline No: 14567

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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the Nodal Ministry for matters relating to the Senior Citizens. Constant increase in life expectancy due to improvement in the health care facilities over the years is one of the main reasons for rapid increase in proportion of population of Senior Citizens. As per Census 2011, the total population of Senior Citizens (people aged 60 years and above) is 10.38 crore, of which population of males and females are 5.11 crore and 5.27 crore respectively.

Vision

A society in which Senior Citizens live a healthy, happy, empowered, dignified and self-reliant life along with strong social and inter-generational bonding.

Mission

Building an inclusive society by providing access to all Indian senior citizens adequate food, water, shelter, clothing, health care, financial and social security, recreation, required opportunities and resources for their self-fulfillment and empowerment with development of a formal and informal social support system.

Leadership & Organisation

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The Commission comprises a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members supported by a Secretariat and specialised wings (Service Safeguards, Development & Welfare, Investigation & Grievance).
Dr. Virendra Kumar
Dr. Virendra Kumar
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
Shri Ramdas Athawale
Shri Ramdas Athawale
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment
Shri B. L. Verma
Shri B. L. Verma
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment

National Initiatives & Schemes

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Other Initiatives
Vriddha Mitra Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Advocacy & Training Collaboration The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (hereinafter referred to as MoSJE) is a Government…
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Geriatric Caregivers Training
Scheme Senior Citizen SCW Apply Now About the Scheme The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, being the Nodal Department for welfare of senior citizens,…
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Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE)
Scheme SCW Apply Now About the Scheme In the field of social gerontology, silver economy plays the major role in living of ageing population. Objective…
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Elderline
Scheme SCW About the Scheme National Helpline for Senior Citizens: 14567 Elderline was dedicated to the Nation by the then Hon’ble Vice President of India…
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Resources

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AVYAY Central Sector Scheme
18 May 2026
Type: Resources • File: PDF (0.79 MB)
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AVYAY Centrally Sponsored Scheme
18 May 2026
Type: Resources • File: PDF (0.95 MB)
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Vriddha Mitra: Actualizing Ageing in Place – A Toolkit
18 May 2026
Type: Resources • File: PDF (5.39 MB)
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Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) Between DoSJE, MoSJE, & Brahma Kumaris For Undertaking Activities To Conduct Upliftment Programmes For Senior Citizens
18 May 2026
Type: Resources • File: PDF (0.95 MB)
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Acts & Rules

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The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
25 Nov 2025
Type: Acts & Rules • File: PDF (0.21 MB)
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Policies

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National Policy for Older Persons Year 1999
25 Nov 2025
Type: POLICY • File: PDF (0.27 MB)
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Press Release

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Special Visit of the Senior Citizens to the Amrit Udyan
18 May 2026
Type: Publications • File: PDF (0.41 MB)
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Celebration of Intergenerational Bonds
18 May 2026
Type: Publications • File: PDF (0.11 MB)
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Celebration of Intergenerational Bonds” For Strengthening Emotional, Social, and Cultural Bonding Between Different Generations
18 May 2026
Type: Publications • File: PDF (0.7 MB)
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International Day of Older Persons 2025
18 May 2026
Type: Publications • File: PDF (0.7 MB)
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Useful Links

Old Age Pension
Get Your Ayushman Card
Jeevan Pramaan Patra
eSanjeevani Medical Advice
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Pensioner's Portal
State Schemes

Success Story

Mr. Amarjeet Singh, a 74-year-old married man from East Delhi, Delhi, is living with his family. Despite facing challenges associated with visual impairment, he received support through the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana in the form of walking sticks and spectacles.
Mr. Amarjeet Singh
Mr. Amarjeet Singh74 Year-old, New Delhi, Delhi.
Bindeshwari Prasad, a 66-year-old married male from a rural area of Nawada (Bihar), faced hearing impairment and loss of limbs or locomotor disability. The location of the assessment and distribution camp was somewhat convenient for him.
Mr. Bindeshwari Prasad
Mr. Bindeshwari Prasad66 Year-old, Nawada, Bihar.
Vishan Lal, facing mobility issues, once felt constrained in his daily activities. However, with the assistance provided under the RVY, he now owns both a wheelchair and spectacles, significantly enhancing his ability to move around and see clearly.
Mr. Vishan Lal
Mr. Vishan Lal65 Year-old, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.

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Postal Address

8th Floor, GPOA-3, NETAJI NAGAR,
New Delhi-110023

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Elder Helpline: 14567