Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organises VAYO NAMAN Programme for senior citizens
- To mark the occasion of International Day of Older Persons, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised VAYO NAMAN Programme in New Delhi on October 01, 2021.
- The Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presented Vayoshreshtha Samman-2021 to senior citizens as a part of the occasion and dedicated Elderly Line 14567 to the Nation.
- Shri M. Venkaiah also launched two portals of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, namely SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) and SACRED (Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity).
- The SAGE portal aims to encourage entrepreneurs and start-ups in the area of elderly care. The portal will act as a “one-stop access” of elderly care products and services.
- The SACRED portal will connect the senior citizens with job providers in the private sector.
Points to Remember:
- VAYO NAMAN Programme launched by which ministry?
- SAGE portal and SACRED portal launched by which ministry?
- SAGE portal and SACRED portal are launched for teh benefit for which category of people? Senior citizens
- Full form of SAGE and SACRED
Source: PIB