The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), a component of the scheme of Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY), under which grant-in-aid is provided to Non-Government/Voluntary Organiszations for running and maintenance of Senior Citizens' Homes, Continuous Care Homes, etc., to provide facilities, like, shelter, nutrition, medicare and recreation free of cost to the indigent senior citizens.

During the last two years, a total of ₹165.50 Crore has been released to the implementing organizations in the country.

During the last 3 years, a total of ₹28.35 lakh have been released to the implementing organization in the State of Bihar.

This information was given by Minister of State for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

 

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