senior citizens
The BMC has made an attempt for the betterment of senior citizens, by framing a special policy which will be executed from October 1, observed as International Day for Senior Citizens. A new committee for the welfare of senior citizens will be formed. The Federation of Senior Citizens Organisations, Maharashtra (FESCOM) has presented a proposal [...] Continue Reading »
In the recent municipal polls, police officials witnessed a huge turn out of residents of South Delhi for giving votes. From senior citizens to women, everyone participated in the polls from Garhi village which police claim that women never go for voting. Women in this area have hopes on women candidates in elections that they [...] Continue Reading »
Serene Pragathi is right now the realty attraction in Hyderabad. Serene Pragathi is a latest project targeted at senior citizens! The Pragathi Group in collaboration with Coimbatore-based Covai Property Centre will be launching this retirement community at Hyderabad. Spread across area of approximately 35 acre on the outskirts of the city, the project will have [...] Continue Reading »
Citizens of Pune are thinking twice before stepping out of their houses because of too many civic works happening outside on the road leaving it chaotic. Especially the senior citizens who are residing in many localities are worried with the uneven roads, crater sized manholes and potholes, overflowing sewage and what not! Roads have been [...] Continue Reading »
Footpaths are at its worse in Bangalore city! Footpaths are meant to be used, however they are never used by the pedestrians. Half of the population walk on roads thus creating disturbance to the commuters which intern results in traffic chaos, traffic jam or even road accidents! There is a chain of problems which follows [...] Continue Reading »
Municipal corporation of Delhi (MCD) are on plans of increasing 20 to 30 percent property tax rebates given to ex-servicemen. According to this provision, the ex-servicemen will be entitled with an add on rebate and this will soon be applicable to the senior citizens also. Once the Delhi government approves under the Delhi Municipal Act [...] Continue Reading »
Indian real estate is full-fledged with one of its marvelous kind of luxurious and also affordable housing. However, according to Dr. DS Meshram a well-known architect and urban planner it is high time that the real estate experts should also think about making needs of disabled a well as senior citizens. These people are the [...] Continue Reading »
The residents in Gurgaon city has been witnessing unwanted guests; monkeys and they seem to be creating lot of trouble to the people in the locality. Its a fact that the residents in few areas have paused their daily movements in the locality due to fear of these monkeys. The monkey catchers claim this animal [...] Continue Reading »
Dial-in auto service scheme, “Rickshawale” at your doorstep was launched in Mumbai recently. Founded by a group of professionals ranging from logistics, transport and technology related fields, Rickshawale, promises to cater hassle-free auto travelling and this service is already approved by Regional Transport Office (RTO). The transportation charges will be similar to that of the normal autos [...] Continue Reading »
HelpAge India (HAI) on Wednesday launched a toll-free ‘Elders State Helpline‘ in Bangalore. The objective of support system is to help seniors who are neglected, abused, harassed and financially exploited. The helpline number is 1800-180-1253 and will operate 24×7. Senior citizens living in the city may call 1800-180-1253 between 9.15 a.m. and 5.15 p.m. for [...] Continue Reading »
