Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Alipurduar Police Launch ‘Pronam’ Scheme for Senior Citizens
The Alipurduar police started a new program called ‘Pronam’ to help old people in the town.
They gave special cards to 50 senior citizens with important phone numbers to call the police if they need help.
The police also gave them blankets, checked their health, and had a free lunch for everyone.
The police want to make sure old people are safe, especially those who live alone.
They also warned them about tricks people might use to steal their money online.
The police chief also added three new cars for the women police team to patrol the area.
The Alipurduar district police launched the ‘Pronam’ scheme to assist and secure senior citizens in the town.
The scheme provides elderly beneficiaries with a ‘Pronam’ card bearing their photograph and important police contact numbers.
Senior citizens can use these numbers to seek immediate help in case of emergencies or health-related issues.
The initiative was inaugurated by District Police Chief Khandbahale Umesh Ganpat and included the distribution of blankets, a free health and eye check-up camp, and lunch for all participants.
The scheme will be extended to other police station areas in the district in the coming days, with a nodal officer appointed to ensure smooth implementation.
- Who
- Alipurduar District Police, Senior Citizens of Alipurduar
- What
- Launch of the ‘Pronam’ scheme to assist and secure senior citizens
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India
- Why
- To provide assistance and security to senior citizens who often live alone and lack immediate support
- Scheme Name
- Pronam
- Initiated By
- Alipurduar District Police
- Inaugurated By
- Khandbahale Umesh Ganpat
- Initial Beneficiaries
- 50 senior citizens
- Key Features
- Pronam card with police contact numbers, health and eye check-up camp, blanket distribution, lunch for participants
- Additional Initiatives
- Launch of three new vehicles for the all-women’s patrolling team