To commemorate the International Day for Older Persons, 2023, I am sharing the “Suggested National Policy Framework for Older Persons” in India for the benefit of the country.
The efforts put in & the suggestions are purely personal as a socially concerned citizen & not based on any hidden agenda, financial interest or political alignment.
The suggestions in the policy document are not sacrosanct but is a suggested framework which defines the boundaries, scope of services, policies & Legislative Acts for the welfare of Senior Citizens.
Central Government, State Governments, Civil Society, Private Sector and Philanthropists interested in Elderly Care may like to read this document.
The suggested policy framework has been divided under 14 main headings;
- National Standards, Guidelines, Legislative Acts, Policies & Training
- Inclusivity, Participation and Anti-Age Discrimination
- Awareness, Information and Research
- Income Security
- Food Security
- Health, Medical and Well-being
- Safety, Security and Protection of Elderly Rights
- Built Environment
- Housing, Shelter and Residential Care
- Support Services
- Transportation and Access
- Social, Cultural, Recreational and Travel
- Employment, Mentoring and Volunteering
- Technology
I genuinely hope this suggested policy framework can give some direction to the policy makers, decision makers, investors & concerned citizens.
I would also like to thank my colleague Ms. Anushree Shukla for proof reading and giving critical inputs.
Pankaj Mehrotra
The document Suggested National Policy Framework for Older Persons can be downloaded here or can be accessed below