Haryana

• 22 Jun 2024

Samarth Vriddh SEWA Ashram

Why in News?

Under the Samarth Vriddh SEWA Ashram Scheme 2024, the district administration is preparing to establish an old-age home in Gurgaon.

Key Points

• This initiative marks the inauguration of the first government-operated old-age home, and proposals are being welcomed from Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs), trusts, societies, and corporations as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts.
• The initiative aims to provide a comfortable and safe environment for the elderly who require assistance and care.
• The old-age home will offer various facilities and services to ensure the well-being of its residents, such as nutritious meals, medical care, recreational activities, and social interaction opportunities.
• To access the scheme's benefits, individuals must possess the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
• The scheme categorizes beneficiaries into two groups: one includes those earning less than Rs 2 lakh per year, while the other comprises individuals earning over Rs 2 lakh annually but facing abandonment or lack of care.
  • Those falling under the first category will receive complimentary accommodation, while those earning above Rs 2 lakh will be enrolled in the 'Pay and stay' program, with fees determined by local authorities.

Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Scheme

• The PPP scheme was formally launched in July 2019 to achieve Haryana government’s vision for ‘paperless’ and ‘faceless’ delivery of schemes, services and benefits offered by the state government.
  • Under this, each family is considered a single unit and gets an 8-digit unique identification number, called family ID.
  • Family IDs are also linked to independent schemes like scholarships, subsidies and pensions, so as to ensure consistency and reliability.
  • It also enables automatic selection of beneficiaries of various schemes, subsidies and pensions.
• The primary objective of Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) is to create authentic, verified and reliable data of all families in Haryana.

Samarth Vriddh SEWA Ashram Scheme, 2024

• This scheme was launched in 2024, by the Haryana government.
• The main objective of the Scheme is to improve the quality of life of Senior Citizens who are residents of the State by providing the following amenities:
  • To provide a secure and comfortable living space for the senior citizens, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
  • To promote a sense of independence and autonomy by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, and medication management.
  • To provide medical care and nursing support for those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
  • To offer recreational activities, social events, and companionship to prevent social isolation and promote mental health.
  • To help the senior citizens learn new skills and guide them towards success in their fields of endeavour, instilling a sense of self-confidence and self-reliance.