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An Integrated Programme for Older Persons

The main objective of the Scheme is to improve the quality of life of the Older Persons by providing basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and entertainment opportunities and by encouraging productive and active ageing through providing support for capacity building of Government/Non-Governmental Organizations/ Panchayati Raj Institutions/local bodies and the Community at large.