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25 May

Haryana to Launch Vridh Seva Evam Swasthya Portal for Elderly Care and SanYog Initiative for Patients

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Singh Rao, Haryana, Healthcare, SanJeevani Yoga, Senior citizens

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health, Medical Education, Research, and Ayush Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced that the state government will soon launch two major welfare initiatives aimed at providing accessible and holistic healthcare facilities to its citizens, with a particular focus on senior citizens. The minister emphasized the provincial administration's commitment to improving the quality of life for the elderly and ensuring seamless medical support across the state. Under the new directives, specialized health camps will be organized every Thursday across all Ayush-managed Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Haryana to support senior citizens. To ensure transparent monitoring and efficient data management…

Haryana announces final day for senior citizen registration for free pilgrimage to Sri Hazur Sahib

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsBusinessfree travel, Haryana Government, Nanded, Pilgrimage, Senior citizens, Sirsa train, Sri Hazur Sahib

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has announced that today, May 10, serves as the final opportunity for senior citizens to register for a free pilgrimage to Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra. Under the Mukh Mantri Teerth Yatra Yojana, a special train is scheduled to depart from Sirsa on May 15 to transport eligible residents to the historic spiritual site. This initiative is part of the state's ongoing commitment to supporting the spiritual and social well-being of its elderly population by providing accessible travel opportunities to significant religious landmarks across the country. To qualify for this complimentary…

Haryana Chief Secretary calls for greater sensitivity in senior citizen welfare cases

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana news, Maintenance Act, Old-age homes, Senior citizens, Social Justice, Welfare rules

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has issued a clear directive to district administrative officers, urging them to adopt a more compassionate and committed approach when handling matters related to the welfare of the elderly. Speaking at a state-level workshop focused on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act of 2007, Rastogi emphasized that officials must be fully attuned to legal provisions while maintaining a deeply humanitarian perspective during their daily duties. He remarked that the law is not simply a financial tool but a moral commitment to provide seniors with honour, dignity, and access…