Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Punjab Launches Elderly Welfare Campaign
The Punjab Government is starting a special campaign called 'Our Elders, Our Pride' on January 16, 2026, in Mohali.
This campaign is to help older people in Punjab live better lives.
They will get free health check-ups, legal advice, and information about government help.
The campaign will also give out things like glasses, hearing aids, and wheelchairs to those who need them.
There will be yoga classes and plays to make older people feel happy and healthy.
The government wants all senior citizens and their families to join these camps and get the help they need.
Punjab Government to launch 'Our Elders, Our Pride' campaign on January 16, 2026, in Mohali.
Campaign aims to provide health services, legal awareness, and welfare schemes for senior citizens.
Services include free health check-ups, assistive devices, and on-the-spot enrolment for pensions.
Departments involved: Health, Social Security, Legal Services, AYUSH, and Youth Affairs.
Toll-free helpline number 14567 is operational to assist senior citizens.
- Who
- Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann
- What
- Launch of the 'Our Elders, Our Pride' campaign for senior citizens
- When
- January 16, 2026
- Where
- SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab
- Why
- To ensure the welfare, security, and dignified living of senior citizens
- Campaign Name
- Our Elders, Our Pride
- Launch Date
- January 16, 2026
- Launch Location
- SAS Nagar (Mohali)
- Services Provided
- Health check-ups, legal awareness, welfare schemes, assistive devices
- Helpline Number
- 14567
- Departments Involved
- Health, Social Security, Legal Services, AYUSH, Youth Affairs
- Special Features
- Yoga sessions, street plays, inter-generational bonding activities