Rs 4.21-cr grant released for 15 old-age homes in Punjab

The government has released Rs 4.21-crore grant for 15 old-age homes across the state for the financial year 2024-25. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said besides free accommodation, clothes, food and other essentials were also...

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Chandigarh, Updated At : 02:00 AM Feb 10, 2025 IST

The government has released Rs 4.21-crore grant for 15 old-age homes across the state for the financial year 2024-25.

Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said besides free accommodation, clothes, food and other essentials were also provided to the elderly at these old-age homes. These institutes were run by the department in collaboration with various non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

The minister said the department was also constructing old-age homes in Barnala and Mansa districts. Each of these homes would have the capacity to accommodate 75 persons. The construction of these homes would cost around Rs 17.34 crore.

Rs 4.21-cr grant released for 15 old-age homes in Punjab

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