The Maharashtra government has issued directions to all its departments to undertake programmes and schemes for the welfare of senior citizens that include discount in property tax and making mandatory the construction of recreational halls in housing societies and old age homes in big residential complexes. The state government had prepared a draft for a senior citizen policy in 2004, which was approved by the state cabinet in 2013. Steps were finalised for its implementation, according to the recommendation of the committee for senior citizens, whose minimum age has been revised from 65 to 60 years. “The state government would be focussing on financial planning and health concerns of senior citizens, along with preparing them to handle stress,” said government official.
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