Demonstrating their respect for senior citizens, the Delhi Police on Wednesday won accolades from the residents of the city for assisting elderly voters to polling booths to ensure their participation in the festival of democracy.
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing the scheme of Senior-care Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) for promoting out-of-the-box and innovative solutions for the commonly faced problems.
The Delhi finance minister said her government ensured the resumption of the pensions withheld by the Central government for five months.
The home voting facility of the poll panel is aimed at empowering voters who encounter barriers to participating in the electoral process at the polling stations. This facility is extended to senior citizens aged above 85 years and PwDs.
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A minor girl was allegedly raped by an elderly in a North Delhi neighbourhood, police said on Thursday.
Each person belonging to these classifications comes with their own requirements and it is important to recognise them rather than discriminate against them.
Elder abuse can lead to serious physical injuries and long-term psychological consequences, increased risk of nursing home placement, use of emergency services, hospitalization and premature death.
The panel on Thursday voted 15-0 to recommend the booster dose for Americans age 65 and older and people in long-term care facilities
Rasda Police station in charge Nagesh Upadhyay said an FIR in the matter was registered on Monday and the accused, identified as Sonu, has been arrested
