Chandigarh- The Punjab Authorities, led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working with steady sensitivity and dedication to make sure the welfare, safety and dignified lifetime of senior residents. On this regard, Punjab’s Minister for Social Safety, Girls and Little one Growth, Dr Baljit Kaur, introduced throughout a press convention held at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh right now that the state-level marketing campaign “Sade Buzurg Sada Maan” shall be launched from January 16, 2026, ranging from District SAS Nagar (Mohali).
Dr Baljit Kaur stated that Worldwide Day of Older Individuals is noticed yearly on October 1, and on this context, the Punjab Authorities has been implementing the “Sade Buzurg Sada Maan” marketing campaign since 2023. Throughout the camps organised in 2023, a complete of 20,110 registrations have been recorded, below which services reminiscent of eye check-ups, ENT check-ups, cataract surgical procedure screening, distribution of spectacles, pension kinds, Senior Citizen Playing cards and Ayushman Playing cards have been offered.
She additional acknowledged that persevering with this initiative, the marketing campaign will once more be organised throughout the state in 2026 by district-wise camps. These camps will present senior residents with free well being providers, cataract surgical procedures, geriatric check-ups, ENT check-ups, yoga periods, authorized consciousness and different important providers.
Dr Baljit Kaur knowledgeable that below the State Motion Plan for Senior Residents for the monetary 12 months 2025–26, an quantity of Rs 786.83 lakh shall be spent. The plan contains free medical camps, NCD and dementia screening, coaching of geriatric caregivers, and state-level media and consciousness campaigns. As well as, a toll-free helpline quantity 14567 is being operated to deal with points confronted by senior residents.
She clarified that just about Rs 24 crore shall be spent by the Punjab Authorities on senior residents’ welfare, together with healthcare providers, Outdated Age Properties, Day Care Centres, consciousness campaigns and different associated actions, reflecting the robust dedication of the Mann Authorities in the direction of the well-being of the aged.
Dr Baljit Kaur acknowledged that below the Upkeep and Welfare of Mother and father and Senior Residents Act, 2007, authorized provisions have been made to guard the rights of senior residents, and hundreds of instances have been resolved to date by Upkeep Tribunals and Appellate Tribunals.
She additional knowledgeable that in the course of the monetary 12 months 2025–26, a grant of Rs 6.82 crore shall be offered to Outdated Age Properties positioned in 14 districts of the state, whereas Day Care Centres in Barnala and Mansa will obtain monetary help of Rs 2.5 lakh per centre. On this event, she additionally introduced {that a} authorities Outdated Age Residence with a capability of 72 beds constructed at a value of Rs 9.12 crore in district Mansa shall be inaugurated on January 10, 2026, below the ready management of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann.
In conclusion, Dr Baljit Kaur appealed to senior residents and their households to actively take part within the district-level camps and avail the free services being offered by the Punjab Authorities.
