Chandigarh: Reaffirming the Punjab Government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring a life of dignity, care and security for every senior citizen, Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today chaired a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to finalise the implementation strategy for the State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAP) 2026-27 across Punjab.
Announcing another landmark initiative, Dr. Baljit Kaur said the Punjab Government will launch the State-level “Sade Bazurg Sada Maan” campaign from Sri Muktsar Sahib on October 1, coinciding with the International Day of Older Persons. She said the campaign aims to foster a culture of respect and compassion towards senior citizens while spreading awareness about their rights, welfare schemes and healthcare services.
Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that a financial provision of ₹598.75 lakh has been earmarked for implementing the State Action Plan during 2026-27. She said the Action Plan encompasses a wide range of initiatives, including free medical check-up and health assessment camps, cataract screening and surgeries, strengthening geriatric healthcare services, training of geriatric caregivers in collaboration with the Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM), digital and financial literacy programmes, productive ageing initiatives, awareness campaigns, inter-generational bonding activities, wellness programmes, media outreach and other interventions aimed at improving the overall quality of life of senior citizens.
