Last updated: 01 Feb 2024

"I will take care of the elderly who have no one as their own and help them lead a life of honor" - CM Arvind Kejriwal^[1]

¶ Current Infra

• 4 Running^[2]:

  • 1 was constructed in 1974 & rest all during AAP Govt
  • Total Capacity for accommodation of 505 elderly destitute residents
  • At Bindapur, Ashok Vihar, Kanti Nagar and Tahirpur
  • 5th Old Age Home in Paschim Vihar with 96 capacity almost complete

• 9 Work in Progress^[3]:

  • At CR Park, Rohini, Paschim Vihar, Geeta Colony, Chhatarpur, Janakpuri etc

The moto is to provide home-like security and belonging for those who are forced to shift out of their home without any cost

¶ Admission Process^[1:1]

Based on:

• Age
• Health
• Domicile and proof of residence

¶ Facilities^[1:2]

All these facilities are available free of cost to all residents

• Food & clothes
• Bedding
• TV-radio and An entertainment center with bhajan-kirtan program
• Books
• Medical care unit
• Physiotherapy centre
• Public announcement system
• many more facilities

References:

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1. https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2022/apr/13/delhi-government-opens-world-class-home-for-destitute-elderly-2441444.html ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎

2. https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi/delhi-to-get-its-fifth-old-age-home-soon-1503264909.html ↩︎

3. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/arvind-kejriwal-senior-citizens-home-delhi-7866472/ ↩︎