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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 -...02 Feb, 2023, 03.28 PM IST- Budget: NGOs recommend creating separate ministry, special digital literacy scheme for elderlyIn view of the consequences of the pandemic, the need for increased social and health security has been emphasised upon while adding new ar...31 Jan, 2022, 11.47 PM IST
- 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...16 May, 2021, 12.37 PM IST
- 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...15 Jun, 2020, 01.50 PM IST
- 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.15 Jun, 2018, 12.00 PM IST
- 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...14 Jun, 2018, 01.29 PM IST
- 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...08 Jan, 2018, 09.02 PM IST
- 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 ...22 Jan, 2017, 10.51 AM IST
- 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...01 Oct, 2015, 02.57 PM IST
- 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...25 Feb, 2015, 01.47 PM IST
- 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...20 Feb, 2015, 10.34 PM IST
- 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...15 Sep, 2014, 04.11 PM IST
- Retirement homes, specialized apartments are new options for elderly peopleAt retirement homes like The Golden Estate in Faridabad, elders can opt for a suite or a studio with facilities such as AC, TV and gym.05 Jul, 2014, 10.41 AM IST
- Silverglades to invest Rs 350cr in Gurgaon housing projectThe company would develop 950 apartments in this 17.5 acre project, of which 156 flats would be for elderly people.20 Feb, 2014, 05.14 PM IST
- 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.13 Aug, 2013, 03.51 PM IST
- Aircel joins hands with Helpage to offer cell phones to agedTelecom service provider, Aircel has joined hands with Delhi-based NGO, Helpage India to provide mobile phones to the elderly in old-age ho...28 Dec, 2009, 09.23 PM IST
- Habiart’s helping hand for artists in sunset yearsDelhi-Based charity body Habiart Foundation will soon hold its first art auction, in association with Helpage India.11 Jan, 2008, 01.50 AM IST
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