‘Vayomadhuram’ for elderly inaugurated

Thiruvananthapuram | Wednesday | 18th July, 2018

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As a part of it the social justice wing of state government has decided to introduce various schemes under Sayamprabha to empower the elderly. In addition to that state also launched a project titled Mittayi for diabetic children,” she added. “In three years, all old-age homes in the state will be renovated,” Shailaja said.Jafar Malik, director of social justice department; V K Madhu, district panchayat president; Dr Saritha R L, director of health service and Dr Muhammad Asheel executive director of KSSM spoke. Vayomadhuram is one such initiative,” she said.She also said that the LDF government has decided to form a committee headed by justice Ramachandran Nair to study about the condition of old-age homes across the state.“We have also decided to construct ‘pakal veedu’ in all districts. Shailaja released the official brochure of Sayamprabha by handing over its first copy to MLA K Muraleedharan.In her inaugural address, Shailaja said that under Sayamprabha, the idea is to provide senior citizens all services they require in the most generous manner.“On this Elder Abuse Awareness Day we aim to ensure protection to the senior citizens across the state..