Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 9-
The Punjab Govt is committed to serving, supporting and upholding the dignity of the elderly. As part of this commitment, the state government has established old age homes in all districts to provide safe shelter for destitute elderly. For the financial year 2024-25, the Punjab Govt has released a grant of 4.21 crore for 15 old age homes across the state.
Cabinet minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that any elderly person can reside in these homes, where they are provided with free accommodation, clothing, food, and other essential facilities. For this purpose, old age homes are being run by the department in collaboration with non-governmental organizations.
She disclosed that the old age homes of various districts of the state have been provided with Rs. 37.68 lakhs to Amritsar, Rs. 28.54 lakhs to Bathinda, Rs. 28.54 lakhs to Fazilka respectively. Apart from this, A grant of Rs 70.41 lakh to Ludhiana, Rs 22.47 lakh to Malerkotla, Rs 28.54 lakh to Moga, Rs 28.79 lakh to Pathankot, Rs 17.77 lakh to Patiala, Rs 30.80 lakh to Ropar, Rs 58.49 lakh to Sangrur, Rs 21.55 lakh to Tarn Taran, Rs. 22.02 lakhs to Faridkot and Rs. 26.37 lakhs to Ferozepur has been issued.
