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Delhi Plans Elderly Centres Offering Yoga, Health Camps, Recreation
The Delhi government wants to create welcoming centres for older people.
The centres would give them safe places to meet friends and spend time near home.
They could play games such as carrom and ludo.
They could also join yoga, meditation, fitness and creative activities.
Monthly medical camps and first-aid supplies would be available.
Books, newspapers, computers and televisions would help people enjoy their free time.
Special events and celebrations would also be held.
The plan is meant to help elderly people stay healthy, active and less lonely.
Some eligible centres may receive government funding to run these activities.
The Delhi government plans elderly recreational centres under its Vayo Anand scheme.
Centres may offer yoga, meditation, medical camps, games, health classes and social activities.
Facilities are expected to include seating, cooling equipment, televisions, computers, books and newspapers.
Centres must operate at least five days weekly and seven hours daily, between 7 am and 8 pm.
Eligible Delhi-based centres with at least 200 members aged 60 or above may receive Rs 2.40 lakh annually.
- Who
- The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and organisations operating recreational centres.
- What
- A Vayo Anand scheme to create or support recreational and health centres for elderly citizens.
- Where
- Delhi, preferably in community spaces on ground floors or in buildings with lifts.
- When
- The initiative was announced on Friday; supported centres must operate at least five days a week and seven hours a day.
- Why
- To provide elderly residents with safe nearby spaces for social engagement, recreation, health activities and relief from loneliness.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Vayo Anand
- Eligible members
- At least 200 members aged 60 years or above
- Annual assistance
- Rs 2.40 lakh per eligible centre
- Monthly assistance
- Rs 20,000, released in two equal half-yearly instalments
- Operating schedule
- At least five days a week and seven hours a day, between 7 am and 8 pm
- Health services
- Monthly medical camps, first-aid kits, yoga, meditation and health and fitness classes
- Potential locations
- Community centres, resident welfare association spaces, Central Government Health Scheme spaces and chaupals
Quotes
Delhi government official
Official explaining the facilities and funding under the scheme
“Yoga, meditation sessions, monthly medical camps and first-aid kits — the centres are going to create a first-of-its-kind aesthetic recreational centres for elderly person… The government will provide financial assistance to organisations running such recreational centres.”
indianexpress.com
“Elderly citizens of Delhi are an invaluable asset to society and ensuring their dignity, health, active lifestyle and social engagement is a priority of the government.”
indianexpress.com
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