Senior Citizens National Solidarity Day 16th August 2011, common Charter of Demands across all States.

Senior Citizens National Solidarity Day 16th August 2011, common Charter of Demands across all States :

- Adoption & Implementation NPOP 1999 / National Policy on Senior Citizens (NPOS) 2011;

- Immediate implementation of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 by adoption, framing rules , forming tribunals, Appellate Tribunals and case registration & redressal ;

- Health Insurance cover for all Senior Citizens ;

- National Commission of Senior Citizens ;

- Setting up State Senior Citizens Council and Commissionerates ;

- Comprehensive national policy for Dementia and Alzheimer’s ;

- Inclusion of Ageing in Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) from Company Law Angle ;

- Specialized Courses in Social Science & Medical Colleges in Gerontology and Geriatrics respectively ;

- Fast track Courts for speedy, time-bound disposal of pending cases of Senior Citizens in all Courts ;

- Uniform Old Age Pension Scheme for all Senior Citizens in BPL in all states ;

- Fast Implementation of National Programme for the Healthcare of the Elderly (NPHCE) started in February 2011 ;

- Charter of Rights and Responsibilities for Senior Citizens ;

- Providing concessional Bus fares for senior citizens.