 Do your grandparents live close to you?

 Yes, I do live with my grandparents.

 Do you see your grandparents regularly?
 Yes, I do see my grandparents regularly.
 Do you ask your grandparents for their opinion?
 In fact, in my case, we don’t do anything without their opinion.
 What happens to your grandparents if they are ill who looks after?
 If they are ill I and my sister take care like giving them food providing
them water etc.
 What happens to your grandparents when they cannot take care
of themselves anymore?
 I would like to give an example of my grandfather he has
Alzheimer I have to take care of my grandfather every day.
 What is the importance of grandparents in your life?
 In my life they are the most important because they give me a lot of
love and correct me if I am on a wrong path
 What do your grandparents do in their daily life. Think of jobs,
hobbies, sports, etc.
 My Grand father have a hobby farming and my grandmother loves
cooking.
 Does the government have any policy regarding the support of
elderly people? Please elaborate.

1. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Scheme --:

This is one of the most popular senior citizen pension schemes

in India. Designed for senior citizens above 60 years of age, the
policy term of this Prime Minister Senior Citizen Scheme
extends to ten years. The pensioner can choose the frequency
of the payment – monthly/quarterly/half-yearly/annually. You
can earn interest of 8% per annum over this scheme. The
minimum and maximum capping of pension are Rs. 3,000 per
month and 10,000 per month, respectively.
 2. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)--:

Specially intended for older adults above the age of 60 years, who
fall below the poverty line, according to the guidelines prescribed
by the Government of India. The IGNOAPS assists with money up
to 200 p.m., and 500 p.m., for people between 60 and 79 years
and above 80 years, respectively.

3. National Program for the Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE)--:

Introduced in 2010, this scheme concentrates on preventive as

well as promotive care for the maintenance of overall health. This
program was launched to address the health issues faced by seniors.
The district-level objectives include providing dedicated health
facilities in district hospitals, community health Centre’s (CHC),
primary health Centre’s (PHC), and sub-Centre’s (SC) levels through
State Health Society. These facilities maybe free or highly
subsidized.

-By Rajweer Ambole

4. Varishta Mediclaim Policy --:

This policy aids seniors by covering the cost of medicines, blood,

ambulance charges, and other diagnosis related charges. Designed
for senior citizens between the age of 60 and 80 years, this helps
meet the health-related expenses of senior citizens. Moreover,
income tax benefits are allowed for payment of premium under
Section 80D. Although the policy period is for one year, you can
extend the renewal up to the age of 90 years.