Kerala Establish Senior Citizens Commission

Source: IT

Context: Kerala has become the first state in India to establish a Senior Citizens Commission by passing the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Bill 2025.

About Senior Citizens Commission:

• What it is:

• A statutory body established under the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Act, 2025. It will safeguard the rights and welfare of elderly citizens and act as an advisory body for policymaking.

• A statutory body established under the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Act, 2025.

• It will safeguard the rights and welfare of elderly citizens and act as an advisory body for policymaking.

• State establishing it: Kerala, is the first state in India to set up such a commission for senior citizens.

• Aim of the Commission:

• To ensure the rehabilitation, protection, and empowerment of senior citizens. Promote active participation of senior citizens in building a progressive and inclusive Kerala.

• To ensure the rehabilitation, protection, and empowerment of senior citizens.

• Promote active participation of senior citizens in building a progressive and inclusive Kerala.

• Key Features and Functions:

• Policy Advisory: Formulates and recommends policies for the welfare of senior citizens. Addressing Grievances: Handles issues related to neglect, abuse, exploitation, and loneliness among the elderly. Skill Utilization: Promotes the use of senior citizens’ skills and knowledge for societal benefit. Legal Aid and Protection: Facilitates access to legal support for senior citizens facing abuse or property disputes. Awareness Campaigns: Conducts educational initiatives to raise awareness about elderly rights and responsibilities of families. Periodic Reports: Submits regular reports and suggestions to the state government for policy improvement.

• Policy Advisory: Formulates and recommends policies for the welfare of senior citizens.

• Addressing Grievances: Handles issues related to neglect, abuse, exploitation, and loneliness among the elderly.

• Skill Utilization: Promotes the use of senior citizens’ skills and knowledge for societal benefit.

• Legal Aid and Protection: Facilitates access to legal support for senior citizens facing abuse or property disputes.

• Awareness Campaigns: Conducts educational initiatives to raise awareness about elderly rights and responsibilities of families.

• Periodic Reports: Submits regular reports and suggestions to the state government for policy improvement.