The Nadu government has produced a draft policy for old folks.
Highlights:
The government intends to collaborate with academic institutions, field specialists, and civil Society organizations under the policy.
The policy was developed following Article 41 of the Constitution. The policy would focus on social security systems, Health and Nutrition, income security, safety, livelihood, housing and Environment, Education, Disaster Management, and research and documentation.
Its goal is to establish a Senior Citizens Welfare Directorate. The policy also mentions livelihood training, establishing aged self-help groups, and senior citizen capacity building.
It will also address the security concerns of the elderly. It is to establish Banking aid programs and a victim rescue center system.