Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment launches Elder Line (Toll Free No- 14567)

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment launches Elder Line (Toll-Free No- 14567)

• Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched India’s first Pan-India helpline for senior citizens named ‘Elder Line’ for which the toll-free number is 14567.
• The platform will allow senior citizens to connect and share their concerns, get information and guidance on problems that they face on a day-to-day basis. It will provide free information and guidance on pension issues, legal issues, extend emotional support, and even intervenes on field in cases of abuse, and rescues homeless elderly.
• Tata Trusts and NSE Foundation are the technical partners for “Elder Line”.

Points to remember:

1. Name of India’s first Pan-India helpline for senior citizens?- Elder Line
2. Toll free number of Elder Lines/India’s first Pan-India helpline for senior citizens?- 14567
3. Which ministry has launched Elder Line?

Source: PIB