ABHIBHAVAK SAMRIDDHI YOJNA

About the Scheme

Abhibhavak Samriddhi Yojna is a welfare initiative focused on supporting elderly individuals who have been abandoned or left without care by their families. The scheme ensures physical, emotional, and social well-being by establishing elderly day-care centers, health camps, and community-based support systems. It emphasizes prevention of loneliness, psychological issues, and health neglect, while fulfilling essential needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. The program also aims to reconnect elders with society through respect-driven engagement, volunteer programs, and cultural inclusion.

Objectives

Establish Day-Care Centers

Safe spaces for daily care, socialization, therapy, and meals for senior citizens.

Elder Health & Wellness Support

Free medical check-ups, mental health counseling, yoga sessions, and emergency care services.

Basic Necessities

Provision of food, clothing, blankets, hygiene kits, and medication to underprivileged elders.

Prevent Loneliness

Facilitate emotional engagement through community bonding, events, games, and storytelling circles.

Volunteering & Adoption Programs

Promote youth-elder interaction via “Adopt a Grandparent” and intergenerational volunteering models.

Senior-Friendly Infrastructure

Retrofitting public buildings with ramps, railings, benches, and accessible facilities for the elderly.

Target Group

Abandoned Elders

Senior citizens left without care by their families or children, often emotionally and physically neglected.

Homeless Elderly

Elders without access to housing or living in shelters, streets, or unsafe environments.

Medically Vulnerable Seniors

Elders suffering from physical disabilities, chronic diseases, or psychological conditions.

Rural & Isolated Elders

Senior citizens in remote areas with limited access to healthcare, care services, and social support.

Activities Under This Program

Mobile Medical Camps

Periodic health screenings, diagnostics, and check-ups through mobile clinics for elders in remote areas.

Counseling & Mental Support

Mental wellness sessions, group therapy, grief counseling, and psychological support to combat loneliness.

“Adopt-a-Parent” Campaign

Facilitating emotional and social bonding between youth volunteers and elders needing care and companionship.

Cultural & Recreational Events

Organizing music, storytelling, art, drama, and community festivals to help elders feel valued and engaged.

Essential Kit Distribution

Distribution of food packets, blankets, winter clothing, medicines, and daily hygiene kits to vulnerable elders.

Residential Elderly Shelters

Establishment of full-time stay homes with healthcare, meals, and recreation for abandoned or frail elders.

Working Methodology and Process Flow


Objective

To ensure dignified living for abandoned or vulnerable elders through integrated care, health services, emotional support, and social inclusion initiatives.

Identification & Outreach

Survey and identify elderly citizens in distress via local authorities, NGOs, social workers, and helplines across urban and rural areas.

Health Check-up & Rehabilitation

Conduct initial health screenings, mental wellness assessments, and provide necessary treatment or rehabilitation support.

Enrollment in Care Centers

Register eligible elders in day care centers or full-time residential shelters providing food, clothing, hygiene, and companionship.

Emotional & Psychological Support

Provide professional counseling, group therapy, cultural engagement, and foster connections through mentorship & volunteering.

CSR & Community Partnerships

Collaborate with NGOs, corporates, civil society, and youth to support fundraising, adoption drives, and elder-friendly initiatives.

Monitoring & Feedback

Evaluate impact regularly through feedback from elders, caregivers, and partners. Improve service quality and emotional outcomes.

Process Flow


1. Identification & Outreach 2. Health Screening & Assessment 3. Enrollment in Care Centers 4. Emotional & Social Engagement 5. Community Collaboration 6. Monitoring & Feedback

Financial Budget Breakdown


S.No. Component Activity Description % Allocation
1 Infrastructure & Setup Establishment of elder care centers including day-care, dormitories, sanitation, and safety facilities 25%
2 Medical & Health Services Regular medical check-ups, psychological counseling, medicines, emergency response setup, telemedicine 20%
3 Nutrition & Essentials Daily food, hygiene supplies, clothing, and personal necessities for beneficiaries 15%
4 Staffing & Human Resources Salaries for caretakers, doctors, psychologists, social workers, and support staff 15%
5 Social & Cultural Activities Festivals, yoga sessions, reading groups, workshops, and intergenerational events 10%
6 Awareness & Outreach Campaigns to locate abandoned elders, promote community involvement, and CSR engagement 10%
7 Monitoring & Evaluation Data collection, beneficiary tracking, quality audits, and impact assessment tools 5%

Expected Impact


Safe & Dignified Shelter
Abandoned elders will receive care and accommodation in well-equipped, compassionate environments.
Improved Health & Nutrition
Regular check-ups, nutritious meals, and essential medication ensure holistic well-being of elders.
Emotional Healing & Companionship
Access to therapy, cultural interaction, and peer bonding will reduce loneliness and depression.
Stronger Community Bonds
Promotes intergenerational solidarity through volunteerism and community-led engagement.
Policy Impact & Replicability
Proven model for elder care can influence policies and be replicated across multiple regions.

Conclusion


The Abhibhavak Samriddhi Yojna is a compassionate step toward restoring dignity, care, and community connection for abandoned and vulnerable senior citizens. By combining physical, emotional, and social care through structured programs, the scheme will not only safeguard their rights and well-being but also build a more inclusive and empathetic society.