National Sr Citizens council to be formed soon
- with five representatives of Pensioners’ Associations
Honourable Prime Minister of India, on Feb.1. 2012 has accorded his approval to the
constitution of National Sr Citizens council for Sr Citizens which will include five
representatives of Pensioners’ Association
Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) In co – ordination with AISCCON (All India Sr.
Citizens Confederation ) has been struggling for inclusion of Pensioners representatives
in all Committees /Forums & councils wherein Issues /Policies relating to Sr. Citizens &
Pensioners are discussed formulated & decided.
The Honourable Prime Minister of India has on Feb.1. 2012 has accorded his
approval to the constitution of National Sr Citizens council for Sr Citizens which will
include five representatives of Pensioners’ Association
The Council would advise the Central and State Governments on issues related to
welfare of senior citizens and enhancement of their quality of life with special reference
to policies, programmes and legislative measures.
It will also advise on promotion of physical and financial security, health and
independent and productive living, and awareness generation and community
mobilization.
The Council would be chaired by the Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment.
Other members of the Council include the Minister of State, Social Justice &
Empowerment, the oldest Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, representatives of
five state governments (one each from the North, South, East, West & North Eastern
Regions) and one Union Territory by rotation, five representatives each from Senior
Citizens' Associations, Pensioners' Association, NGOs working for Senior Citizens and
Experts, and five senior citizens who have distinguished themselves in various fields.
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