Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Elder Line In Kerala
Posted On: 21 DEC 2022 4:59PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment launched National Helpline for Senior Citizens namely ‘Elderline’ (Toll free number 14567), w.e.f. 01.10.2020 including in Kerala.
The objectives of the scheme are:-
- To reach out to every senior citizen of the country to provide support and guidance.
- To provide a platform to facilitate queries related to implementation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (MWPSC) Act, 2007 and Government Policies and Programmes.
- To provide a grievance redressal mechanism for senior citizens.
- To build up hope and trust amongst the senior citizens, and help them age happily.
The Elderline is functional from morning 0800 hours to 2000 hours on all seven days of the week.
This information was given by Minister of state for Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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