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Pradeep Kumar

05/06/21 10:25 AM IST

Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine initiative

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The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, virtually launched the SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) initiative and SAGE portal.

Highlights
  • SAGE will be a “one-stop access” of elderly care products and services by credible start-ups
  • The start-ups will be selected on the basis of innovative products and services, which they should be able to provide across sectors such as health, housing, care centers, apart from technological access linked to finances, food and wealth management, and legal guidance.
  • The number of elderly people is steadily increasing in our country, so there is a need to keep in mind that the elderly should remain happy, healthy, and financially and physically active for which a Senior Citizen Welfare Fund was started in 2016.
  • SAGE programme and SAGE portal have been launched with a view to help such persons who are interested in  entrepreneurship in the field of providing services for elderly care.
Source: PIB

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