Synopsis
In a significant move to enhance elderly welfare, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta met with Kerala MLAs to explore the feasibility of a similar committee in Delhi, inspired by Kerala's successful model. This collaboration aims to improve the lives of senior citizens while sharing best practices in governance.Key Takeaways
- Delhi Assembly seeks to improve elderly welfare.
- Exploring the Kerala model for senior citizen support.
- Commitment to enhance dignity and rights of elderly.
- MLAs share insights on successful welfare regulations.
- Delhi considers establishing a similar committee.
New Delhi, April 28 (NationPress) - On Monday, Vijender Gupta, the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, urged officials to investigate the Kerala model and assess the possibility of forming a Committee for the Welfare of Senior Citizens, similar to that of the southern state.
This directive followed Gupta's discussion with a delegation from the Kerala Legislative Assembly Committee, which is dedicated to the welfare of the elderly.
Gupta expressed appreciation for the delegation's visit and praised the initiatives taken by the Kerala Legislative Assembly to safeguard the rights of senior citizens.
He highlighted the significance of improving the quality of life and dignity for the elderly, acknowledging their essential role in society.
Gupta also briefed the delegation about the National eVidhan Application (NeVA), which is being adopted in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha to boost legislative transparency and digital governance.
The Kerala delegation included four MLAs: K.P. Kunhammad Kutty Master, Ahammad Devarkovil, Mammikkutty P, and Job Maichil, who serve on the Committee for the Welfare of Senior Citizens in the Kerala Assembly.
Gupta informed them that the Delhi Vidhan Sabha is considering the creation of a similar committee, reflecting Delhi's dedication to improving the welfare and rights of senior citizens.
The legislators from Kerala shared valuable insights into the welfare regulations and guidelines designed to enhance the dignity, well-being, and active engagement of the elderly in society.
They also explained the nine-member Committee for Welfare of Senior Citizens, established under Rule 261 of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, which plays a critical role in monitoring the execution of welfare schemes for senior citizens by state and district councils.
This committee is also tasked with overseeing the operations of old age homes, whether government-run or private, ensuring the effective allocation of government funds for senior citizens and suggesting solutions to policy implementation challenges.
The visiting delegation was given a guided tour of the historic Delhi Vidhan Sabha House, symbolizing the shared commitment of both legislative bodies to uphold democratic values and continuously exchange best practices for the welfare of senior citizens.
