On the eve of the International Day for Older Persons, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced a Helpline facility for senior citizens to start from November 1, the foundation day of the state.
An official communiqu said the helpline would assist elderly persons whose children are working in other parts of the country or abroad.
Such elderly persons can call the Helpline in case of medical emergency. The administration will provide them necessary care, the communiqu said.
The Chief Minister has told the Chief Secretary to make necessary arrangements for starting the Helpline.
Baghel said it was the government’s moral duty to help such persons who have contributed to nation building.