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Sikkim | 06-05-2026 10:00 AM - Gangtok East Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim - 737101
Date : 6th May, 2026
The Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department has disseminated an awareness message through various social media platforms regarding the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 and the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2007. The initiative was undertaken with the objective of spreading awareness among the general public about the rights, protection, care, and welfare of senior citizens and parents. The Act emphasizes the responsibility of children and relatives to provide proper maintenance and support to elderly parents and senior citizens, ensuring that they live with dignity, safety, and respect in society. Through this awareness campaign, the department urged citizens to extend compassion, care, and emotional support towards the elderly and to promote a culture of respect and responsibility within families and communities. The department further highlighted the importance of safeguarding the welfare and well-being of senior citizens and encouraged everyone to actively contribute towards building an inclusive, caring, and age-friendly society.