Gorakhpur: Municipal Corporation lowers the annual fee for senior citizen day care centers from Rs 6000 to Rs 500
Gorakhpur: The ‘Senior Citizen Day Care Centre’ in Gorakhpur, which was established to help the city’s senior citizens live happy and active social lives, is currently turning into a new joyful place for them. Gaurav Singh Sogarwal, the Municipal Commissioner, has made a noteworthy and admirable move by taking into consideration the financial and practical needs of older residents.
Instead of paying Rs 6,000 a year, older persons who register at this center would now just need to pay Rs 500. In the meanwhile, this move by the local government is turning out to be a significant step toward building a “Age-Friendly City.”
In the past, older persons had to spend Rs 6,000 for the whole year at this center, which had a monthly cost of Rs 500. The monthly burden has been lifted as a result of the Municipal Commissioner’s recent decision, and the yearly charge has been lowered to merely Rs 500. The primary goal of this choice is to link as many elderly persons with this facility as possible so they may spend time in a healthy social atmosphere and overcome feelings of loneliness.
Seniors’ interest in this day care center has grown significantly as a result of the Municipal Corporation’s upgraded amenities. 76 of the city’s elderly residents have enrolled so far. To ensure that no old person has any trouble, the registration procedure has been made simple. Following the fee drop, the government anticipates that this number will rise.
The daycare center has evolved into a bustling hub rather than just a place to sit. For those who like indoor activities, the leisure room here offers chess, Ludo, and carrom board. The elderly may all watch shows on the large-screen smart TV that has been fitted for news and pleasure.
Gita Press also offers a huge selection of significant religious and spiritual publications, along with other educational books, for those who like reading. By sharing their stories, the elderly visitors here enjoy less mental tension. According to operator Ashok Mishra, the company sometimes hosts different kinds of camps here.
Senior folks are increasingly choosing to visit the Senior Citizen Day Care Center. Over seventy older folks have signed up here. Additionally, Durgesh Mishra, an Additional Municipal Commissioner, said that the cost has been reduced by the Municipal Commissioner to only Rs 500 each year.