The helpline number ☎ 14567 - provides information, guidance, emotional support particularly on pension, medical and legal issues — besides immediate assistance in cases of abuse
The government said while this age group already faces various kinds of mental, emotional, financial, legal and physical challenges, the Covid pandemic only made things tougher for them.
Elder Line is a step the government took after “taking cognisance of the growing need to support the elderlies in the country”.
“The intent of ‘Elder Line’ is to provide all senior citizens, or their well-wishers, with ONE platform across the country to connect and share their concerns, get information and guidance on problems that they face on a day-to-day basis, without having to struggle for it,” the ministry said in the statement.
With a pan-India number, any one can report incidents of harassment or abuse and seek support for senior citizens, or call for assistance in other matters.
Cocerns:
India is expected to have over 300 million senior citizens by 2050, according to government figures. This will be nearly 20 per cent of the total population. Many countries across the world have a population less than this number.The government said while this age group already faces various kinds of mental, emotional, financial, legal and physical challenges, the Covid pandemic only made things tougher for them.
Elder Line is a step the government took after “taking cognisance of the growing need to support the elderlies in the country”.
“The intent of ‘Elder Line’ is to provide all senior citizens, or their well-wishers, with ONE platform across the country to connect and share their concerns, get information and guidance on problems that they face on a day-to-day basis, without having to struggle for it,” the ministry said in the statement.
With a pan-India number, any one can report incidents of harassment or abuse and seek support for senior citizens, or call for assistance in other matters.
