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Elderly contributions: Seniors actively engaging in India, from water distribution to mentorshipIn the vibrant tapestry of Indian society, senior citizens are stepping into roles that exemplify their wealth of knowledge and experience....- From “beta, how do I save a number?” to scam-savvy pros: How young volunteers are helping seniors outsmart scammersYoung students are bridging the digital divide by teaching seniors essential tech skills, empowering them against online fraud and fosterin...
- One in three elders report zero earnings in the past year, only 29% access pensionsThe survey included 5,169 elderly people and 1,333 caregivers across 20 Tier I and Tier II cities in 10 states. The study captured the expe...
- Budget 2023-24 has very little to offer for marginalised, say rights groupsVarious rights groups Thursday alleged that the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24 has very little to offer for the marginalised -...
- Google lines up new measures, cybersecurity roadshows, and grants to bolster online safety in IndiaGoogle's measures are aimed at prioritising cybersecurity skilling, user awareness, and support for high-risk communities.
- Delhi govt deploys 4-member team to answer distress calls from senior citizens amid pandemicA team of four officials has been sent to the office of the divisional commissioner to support helpline number 1077 that is run under the D...
- Lockdown impacted livelihood of 65 per cent elderly: Study'The Elder Story: Ground Reality during Covid 19' was released on the occasion of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday. It was con...
- Altimetrik to give Rs 7.6 crore for Covid-19 reliefAltimetrik and Vattikuti Foundation will match the employee contribution to support Covid-19 warriors in India, the US and Uruguay, the com...
- Covid-19: Why social distancing is a big worry for senior citizensA survey by HelpAge India estimates that about 6% of senior citizens in India live alone. Loneliness among elders, is a problem that cuts a...
- Spending too much time on social media? It can hamper your relationship with eldersSenior citizens feel out of touch as families go gaga over social media, gadgets.
- Delhi among top 5 cities with maximum elder abuseDelhi is among the top five Indian cities reporting high percentages of elderly abuse with 33 percent of the elderly population being treat...
- Abuse of elders may attract 6 months' jailA survey report last year showed that 44 per cent of elderly people said they were ill-treated in public while another said verbal taunts a...
- 52 per cent senior citizens apply for maintenance allowance: SurveyHelpage India survey on the effectiveness of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act was conducted in eight district...
- Parliament should approve revised national policy on elderly: SC toldThe NGO in its report has said that according to the Census of India in 2011, the number of elderly people was 103 million and that it was ...
- Why Kolkata’s seniors feel safer and less lonelyNot just in Kolkata, police in other cities are also stepping up. With crimes against the elderly on the rise — over 20,000 offences in 201...
- Society, government ill-equipped to take care of elderly: Hamid AnsariHamid Ansari said that the society and government are ill-equipped to take care of elderly who are fast growing in number and will shoot up...
- Budget 2015: Government needs to focus on elderly, says HelpAge India report"We met finance minister Arun Jaitley asking for more allocation for elderly and he told us they don't have enough money ," said Mathew Che...
- India spends mere 0.032 per cent of GDP on senior citizens: StudyAs per the 'State of India's Elderly-2014' report by HelpAge India, the country has 100 million elderly and by 2050 the figure is likely to...
- Army has been our saviour, say flood victims of Jammu villagesFor the people of this hamlet situated barely a few kilometres from Jammu, it is the Army which came as a saviour after the flash floods in...
- Social justice ministry board to look into welfare of senior citizensAn expert committee has been constituted by the Ministry of of social justice and empowerment for the welfare of senior citizens.
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