The National Policy on Older Persons, announced in January 1999 is still relevant and valid. It envisages State support to ensure financial and food security, health care, shelter, protection and other needs of older persons to improve quality of their lives.

This Policy is valid till it is changed or updated.

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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