Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Launched “JEEVAN” (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network) Mobile Application for Senior Citizens and “SHATAYU” (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility) Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard.
A Step Towards Safety, Care, Dignity and Empowerment of Senior Citizens and enabling elder Care Ecosystem through Technology Caregiving Support.
In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening support systems for senior citizens across the country, Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon’ble Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, today launched the JEEVAN (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network) mobile application, a dedicated digital platform designed to enhance the safety, welfare, healthcare access and social inclusion of senior citizens in India.
The app provides a range of features aimed at addressing the needs and concerns of senior citizens, including information on Government schemes and welfare programmes, emergency assistance and support services, and details of senior citizen homes supported by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. The platform has been designed with a user-friendly interface, simplified navigation and accessibility features, keeping in view the requirements of elderly users.
Another, application “SHATAYU” (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility) a Dashboard, developed to support and strengthen caregiving services for senior citizens across the country was also launched during the National Workshop on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy.”
It provides features such as information on the availability of Geriatric Caregivers in a particular district and the State for the senior citizens.
The platform has been designed with simplified functionalities and a user-friendly interface to ensure ease of access and effective service delivery.
