Chandigarh- The Punjab Authorities has launched the entire state-level schedule of its flagship senior residents’ welfare marketing campaign “Sade Buzurg Sada Maan”, below which particular well being check-up camps might be organised in all districts of the state until February 18, 2026. The marketing campaign was formally launched on January 16 at Mohali and goals to make sure accessible healthcare, social safety and dignity for the aged.
This was acknowledged by Social Safety, Girls and Little one Improvement Minister Dr Baljit Kaur, who added that below the State Motion Plan for Senior Residents, an quantity of ₹7.86 crore might be spent in the course of the monetary yr 2025–26 to supply complete well being providers, consciousness and important amenities to senior residents throughout Punjab.
Sharing additional particulars, Dr. Baljit Kaur mentioned that the marketing campaign displays the people-centric and delicate method of the Punjab Authorities led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, which is dedicated to offering a protected, wholesome and dignified life to senior residents.
The Minister knowledgeable that well being camps might be organised district-wise as per schedule, starting with Sri Muktsar Sahib and Fazilka on February 2, adopted by Bathinda and Mansa on February 3, Ludhiana on February 4, Moga and Ferozepur on February 5, Amritsar and Tarn Taran on February 6, and Faridkot on February 9.
Additional camps might be held at Patiala on February 10; Rupnagar and Fatehgarh Sahib on February 11; SBS Nagar and Hoshiarpur on February 12; Barnala and Malerkotla on February 13; Jalandhar and Kapurthala on February 16; Gurdaspur and Pathankot on February 17; and Sangrur on February 18, 2026.
Dr.Baljit Kaur mentioned that in these district-level camps, senior residents might be supplied free complete geriatric check-ups, ENT examinations, eye check-ups and cataract surgical procedures by specialist docs. Services for Senior Citizen Playing cards, old-age pension purposes and different social safety providers can even be made obtainable on the camps.
She additional knowledgeable that ALIMCO will distribute assistive units reminiscent of wheelchairs, listening to aids and near-vision glasses freed from price, whereas the District Authorized Providers Authority will present authorized consciousness relating to the Upkeep and Welfare of Dad and mom and Senior Residents Act.
Reiterating the federal government’s dedication, the Minister mentioned that the Mann Authorities is working relentlessly to make sure that senior residents obtain not solely welfare advantages but in addition respect, care and social safety.
Dr. Baljit Kaur appealed to the individuals of Punjab to encourage senior residents of their households and neighbourhoods to attend these well being and consciousness camps in giant numbers, in order that they’ll avail the advantages and lead a more healthy and dignified life.
