Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Nagaland Govt Plans Old Age Homes in Each District
The government in Nagaland wants to build a special home for older people in every part of the state.
This was announced by an advisor from the Social Welfare Department.
He also talked about other help the government gives to elderly people, like money and a special phone number.
This is part of their effort to take care of people who need extra support.
They also organized an eye check-up event for seniors at a hospital.
The government wants to make sure older citizens are healthy and cared for.
Nagaland Government is planning to build an old age home in each district.
Adviser Wangpang Konyak announced the plan at an eye camp for senior citizens.
The Social Welfare Department offers schemes like old age pension and elderly helpline.
The government is committed to assisting vulnerable groups and protecting those at risk.
An eye camp for senior citizens was jointly organized by the Social Welfare Department and Mercy Eye Centre.
- Who
- Nagaland Government, Social Welfare Department, Adviser Wangpang Konyak
- What
- Planning to establish an old age home in every district and providing social welfare schemes for senior citizens
- When
- Announced on Thursday, November 7
- Where
- Mon District Hospital, Nagaland
- Why
- To aid and uplift vulnerable groups, specifically senior citizens, by providing social assistance and ensuring their well-being
- Official announcing plan
- Adviser to the Social Welfare Department Wangpang Konyak
- Location of announcement
- Mon District Hospital
- Date of announcement
- Thursday, November 7
- Organizers of eye camp
- Social Welfare Department and Mercy Eye Centre, Dimapur