Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Officials Detail Senior Citizens’ Maintenance Tribunal Provisions
Officials held a program for older people in Bukkarayasamudram.
The event marked the International Day of Older Persons.
The Senior Citizens Welfare Department organized it.
Officials explained that the 2007 Senior Citizens Act gives senior citizens legal rights.
They also described maintenance tribunals that can help with certain support claims.
Health workers encouraged older people to get regular medical check-ups.
Participants learned about welfare schemes, identity cards, and assistive devices.
Senior citizens’ representatives also called for respect, dignity, and inclusion in society.
A special International Day of Older Persons event was held in Bukkarayasamudram, Anantapur, on Thursday.
The Senior Citizens Welfare Department organized the statewide observance.
District Revenue Officer and DLSA Secretary Rajashekhar explained legal rights under the 2007 Senior Citizens Act.
Health officials urged older people to undergo regular medical check-ups.
Participants received information about welfare schemes, identity cards, assistive devices, and maintenance tribunals.
- Who
- The Senior Citizens Welfare Department, District Revenue Officer, DLSA Secretary Rajashekhar, health officials, pensioners’ representatives, and elderly residents participated.
- What
- A special event explaining senior citizens’ legal rights, welfare benefits, health needs, and maintenance tribunals was held.
- When
- Thursday, during the statewide observance of the International Day of Older Persons.
- Where
- Bukkarayasamudram in Anantapur.
- Why
- To mark the International Day of Older Persons and inform seniors about legal protections, welfare services, health care, and social inclusion.
- Event
- International Day of Older Persons program
- Location
- Bukkarayasamudram, Anantapur
- Organizer
- Senior Citizens Welfare Department
- Legal topic
- Rights under the 2007 Senior Citizens Act
- Services discussed
- Welfare schemes, identity cards, assistive devices, and maintenance tribunals
- Health advice
- Senior citizens were encouraged to receive regular medical check-ups
- Social concerns
- Participants advocated social inclusion and dignity for older persons