Chandigarh: Over 1.1 lakh elderly beneficiaries were reached through various welfare, healthcare, awareness and social participation programmes during the 2025-26 financial year, Punjab social security, women and child development minister Dr Baljit Kaur said here on Sunday.She stated that extensive health camps conducted across Punjab facilitated 7,552 screenings for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), 2,181 cancer screenings, 6,234 orthopaedic assessments, 11,991 eye examinations, 3,395 ENT check-ups and 2,202 physiotherapy sessions. In addition, 1,520 successful cataract surgeries were performed, significantly improving the quality of life of elderly beneficiaries, she added.She added, “To promote active ageing and strengthen social cohesion, 230 intergenerational activities were organised across the state, engaging 11,692 senior citizens and youth participants. These initiatives helped foster stronger bonds between generations while encouraging mutual understanding and respect. Likewise, 83 productive ageing initiatives witnessed the participation of 3,266 beneficiaries, enabling senior citizens to continue contributing meaningfully to society.”The minister said awareness programmes involving police personnel, administrative officers, panchayati raj institutions, youth clubs and social organisations reached 8,070 individuals, sensitising them about the rights, welfare and protection of senior citizens.She also said, “A t least 29,186 registrations were recorded under holistic well-being camps. Additionally, 6,331 beneficiaries participated in yoga and meditation sessions, while 6,562 senior citizens took part in skill development and recreational activities.”Ends MSID:: 131891802 413 |
