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Uttar Pradesh Expands Healthcare and Pension Support for Elderly Residents

Uttar Pradesh runs 75 old age homes for senior citizens.

The government is arranging weekly visits from doctors at each home.

Doctors check residents’ blood pressure, sugar levels, eyes, and general health.

They also provide needed medicines for free.

The homes are adding activities such as yoga, meditation, television, and library use.

These activities are intended to support residents’ physical, mental, and social well-being.

There are 6,607 seniors living in the homes.

Many residents are also receiving pensions and Ayushman Cards to help with financial and healthcare needs.

Key facts

Old age homes: 75 government old age homes operate under the Social Welfare Department across Uttar Pradesh.
Residents: 6,607 senior citizens currently reside in the homes.
Medical care: Weekly camps cover blood pressure, sugar, eye, and general health checks.
Pension recipients: 4,901 eligible residents receive Old Age Pension Scheme benefits.
Ayushman Cards: 2,551 senior citizens have been issued Ayushman Cards.
New social-security beneficiaries: 1,073 senior citizens were linked to social-security schemes during 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Well-being facilities: Homes provide or are arranging yoga, meditation, television, libraries, and clean drinking water.

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