People over 80 can get higher old-age pension under new government policy – Reuters

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CHENNAI: The government of Tamil Nadu may soon modify the old age pension scheme offered to the elderly by introducing an age-based differential pension scheme for people in the age brackets of 60-70, 70-80 and 80+ .

According to the new policy for senior citizens, which should be implemented this year, people aged over 80 could benefit from the highest pension. Single, widowed, destitute or disabled elderly women may also receive a higher pension.

Currently, all those over the age of 60 who meet the economic criteria stipulated by the government are eligible for a monthly state pension of Rs 1,000. The draft policy, reviewed by Chief Secretary Irai Anbu on Friday, also envisions an exclusive wing of the “Old Persons Vigilance and Crimes Department” under the Director General of Police.

V Sivakumar, director of Helpage India and one of the members of the policy’s drafting board, said: “We lobbied for an age-related pension. People over 80 need to get more because they are vulnerable to health problems.

According to a study, 24% of the elderly in Tamil Nadu live in extreme poverty (38 rupees per person per day), and the percentage of elderly people living below the poverty line is higher in urban areas (41 %) than in rural areas (32 %).

The study also reveals that women are more likely to fall below the poverty line than men, only 30% of the elderly in Tamil Nadu have applied for old age pension and only 16% receive the pension. The draft policy also proposes universal elderly cards for the elderly to help them obtain benefits related to social rights, insurance and medical expenses, public transport and entry to recreational places.

The policy aims for comprehensive geriatric care in medical schools and district hospitals

Tamil Nadu, which has the second largest elderly population in India after Kerala, has planned a policy to give its elderly people timely access to food and nutrition, health services, safety, protection and shelter, as well as an enabling environment and legal protection to support them. lead a healthy and dignified life.

The policy aims to ensure comprehensive geriatric care in all medical schools and public district hospitals. He emphasizes the need for specialized centers for the elderly — geriatric day center, mental health centers, palliative care centers, dementia care centers, rehabilitation centers for disabled elderly people and a naturopathic and yoga in rural and urban areas.

Based on Article 41 of the Constitution of India, the policy reaffirms the state’s commitment to uphold the guiding principles of the National Policy for the Aged 1999, the Care and Welfare Act 2007 -being parents and older people, and the United Nations principles for older people. people, 1991.

It also respects the principles of the Madrid Plan of Action on Aging of 2002 and the United Nations Declaration on the “Decade of Healthy Ageing” (2021-2030).

The policy also calls for the implementation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Elderly Persons Act 2007 through the courts so that elderly parents are not abandoned or neglected. Similarly, the State must also strive to set up accommodation centers for homeless elderly people in all urban local authorities in partnership with the private sector.

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The policy calls for the implementation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Elderly Persons Act, through the courts, so that the elderly are not abandoned or neglected.

CHENNAI: The government of Tamil Nadu may soon modify the old age pension scheme offered to the elderly by introducing an age-based differential pension scheme for people in the age brackets of 60-70, 70-80 and 80+ . According to the new policy for senior citizens, which should be implemented this year, people aged over 80 could benefit from the highest pension. Single, widowed, destitute or disabled elderly women may also receive a higher pension. Currently, all those over the age of 60 who meet the economic criteria stipulated by the government are eligible for a monthly state pension of Rs 1,000. The draft policy, reviewed by Chief Secretary Irai Anbu on Friday, also envisions an exclusive wing of the “Old Persons Vigilance and Crimes Department” under the Director General of Police. V Sivakumar, director of Helpage India and one of the members of the policy’s drafting board, said: “We lobbied for an age-related pension. People over 80 need to get more because they are vulnerable to health problems. According to a study, 24% of the elderly in Tamil Nadu live in extreme poverty (38 rupees per person per day), and the percentage of elderly people living below the poverty line is higher in urban areas (41 %) than in rural areas (32 %). The study also reveals that women are more likely to fall below the poverty line than men, only 30% of the elderly in Tamil Nadu have applied for old age pension and only 16% receive the pension. The draft policy also proposes universal elderly cards for the elderly to help them obtain benefits related to social rights, insurance and medical expenses, public transport and entry to recreational places. The policy aims for comprehensive geriatric care in medical colleges, district hospitals in Tamil Nadu which has the second largest elderly population in India next to Kerala has planned the policy to give its elderly people access to food and nutrition, health services, security and protection. and housing, an enabling environment and legal protection to help them lead healthy and dignified lives. The policy aims to ensure comprehensive geriatric care in all medical schools and public district hospitals. He emphasizes the need for specialized centers for the elderly — geriatric day center, mental health centers, palliative care centers, dementia care centers, rehabilitation centers for disabled elderly people and a naturopathic and yoga in rural and urban areas. Based on Article 41 of the Constitution of India, the policy reaffirms the state’s commitment to uphold the guiding principles of the National Policy for the Aged 1999, the Care and Welfare Act 2007 -being parents and older people, and the United Nations principles for older people. People, 1991. It also confirms the principles of the Madrid Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002, and the United Nations Declaration on the “Decade of Healthy Ageing” (2021-2030). The policy also calls for the implementation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Elderly Persons Act 2007 through the courts so that elderly parents are not abandoned or neglected. Similarly, the State must also strive to set up accommodation centers for homeless elderly people in all urban local authorities in partnership with the private sector. Ensure protection The policy calls for the implementation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Elderly Persons Act, through the courts, so that the elderly are not abandoned or neglected