Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has prepared a proposal for the well -being of the older population in accordance with the proposed state policy, while the committee proposes extensive recommendations to ensure active and healthy social life for seniors. According to current estimates, the capital city has about 2 Seniors of Lakhů, while the number increases by 3%annually.
According to a policy prepared by a three -member committee, the civic body must have a center for the elderly to arouse their problems and provide them with medical and consulting support. A special cell should also be introduced to perform various programs and programs focused on the elderly and ensure that the deserved population receives social security pensions.
City Corporation should take an initiative for the establishment of a fond for the elderly for social measures focused on seniors. The funds will have to be found from their own civic body funds, as well as through the sponsorship and funds of social responsibility. It is necessary to perform urban audits friendly to age to assess whether roads, lighting, marking, toilets and transport systems in the city friendly to seniors are. Universal design standards should be forced in the new public infrastructure and housing. At the level of the department will have to be held audits of the paths and safety of pedestrians.
Instructions for housing for age should be developed. Retrofits with an intelligent home should be supported, including falling sensors, errors and telecare systems. It is necessary to take steps to make those who live themselves in community living systems. In order to ensure the social participation of seniors, it is necessary to create lifelong educational centers, hobby clubs and intergenerational centers.
Various activities
Cultural festivals, sports, assemblies at the department level and trips with a focus on the elderly will have to be carried out. According to the Committee, existing programs are mostly based on events and are therefore not continuous. The Committee also recommended the inter -religious and intercultural integration to reflect the diversity between the elderly. The representation of older adults will also have to be provided in the departments and planning councils.
For increased civic participation, a higher volunteer choir for mentorship, community services and civic projects can be created. Seniors must also be included in civic decision -making platforms. Models of long -term care over palliative care should be strengthened to ensure healthy age.
The policy will be completed after its placement in the Council. The public will also have the opportunity to submit their proposals before completing politics.
Published – October 12, 2025 17:34
