| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rajasthan Government's commitment to making the state elderly-friendly. |
| Occasion | Address by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma ahead of International Day of Older Persons (1st October). |
| Initiatives | Welfare Programs: Honouring contributions to elderly welfare at district level. |
| Facilities | - 63 old-age homes providing food, healthcare, and shelter. |
| - Shravan Kumar Welfare Ashrams offering medical support, adult education, religious activities, and recreation. | |
| Inclusive Projects | New welfare and infrastructure projects to include provisions for senior citizens. |
| Housing Schemes | New housing developments to feature ramps, supportive staircases, parks, and medical facilities. |
| Legal Framework | Strict enforcement of Parents and Senior Citizens Maintenance Act, 2007 with tribunals at subdivision and district levels. |
| International Day of Older Persons | Recognised globally to promote inclusive and age-friendly societies. |
| UN Designation | Designated by UN General Assembly on 14th October 1990 based on Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing (1982) and UN Principles for Older Persons. |
| Theme (2025) | "Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights". |
| Global Commitments | Aligned with UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). |
| India's Initiatives | National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) formulated in 1999; signatory to Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (2002). |
| Population Statistics | As of December 2023, 153 million elderly individuals (60+), projected to rise to 347 million by 2050 (20.8% of total population). |
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