Welfare Schemes for Senior Citizens : Government of Gujarat

LOK SABHA

WELFARE SCHEMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 

2318. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN  MAADAM

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the total amount of funds allocated and released to the State Government of Gujarat for the welfare of senior citizens along with the amount of funds utilised during the last three years, scheme-wise;

(b) whether the Government has received any complaint regarding the above welfare schemes and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to address the above complaints?

(SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

(c):  Does not arise.

 ANNEXURE

Welfare Schemes for Senior Citizens 

Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2318

National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrC)

This Ministry has been implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrC) with effect from 01.04.2021 . NAPSrC is an umbrella scheme which has two major sub-schemes under it, namely:

I. Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC): Setting up of Homes to improve the quality of  life of the Senior Citizens, especially indigent senior citizens by providing basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and entertainment opportunities and by encouraging productive and active ageing. Under the sub-scheme of IPSrC funds are not released to State Governments but to the Voluntary organisations, Non­ Governmental Organisations, Panchayati Raj institutions, Urban local bodies etc. The details of funds released for the projects under IPSrC in Gujarat is as under –

(Rs. in Lakhs)