New Delhi:-
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said her government is committed toewards
extending all possible help to the senior citizens in the city.
A senior citizen council has been constituted by the city
government which meets on a regular basis to monitor the progress of the
schemes meants for the Elderly. An important aspect of the scheme is to provide
a monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 to 2.5 lakh to senior citizens per month. Not
only this the government is also running a number of Old Age Care Homes and
recreation centers for the Elderly.
“The elders must be given due respect in society. Our
government is committed to provide all possible help to them by sincerely
implementing various schemes meant for them,” said she
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