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Samarth Vridha Seva Ashram Yojana was launched in Haryana to provide comprehensive healthcare and housing facilities to senior and super-senior citizens.
The beneficiary receives free food daily (an average of 1,700 calories and 50 grams of protein), depending on local conditions.
Every assisted living facility is equipped with first-aid kits, health monitoring tools, scales, prescription drugs, and other supplies.
The implementing agency provides wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, hearing aids, dentures, glasses, and other devices to the elderly.
These homes for older people provide books, magazines, newspapers, etc. They also have cable TV, internet, and a separate reading room.
Assisted living homes also ensure adequate security for senior citizens within and outside the property.
The residents bear the cost of personal clothing. However, considering the local climate, the implementing agency may provide additional clothing items.
There are separate toilets for females and males, with at least one Western-style commode and railing facilities for easy access.
Compiled By Himani Verma