Senior Welfare Best Practices Exchange
Schemes for Senior Citizens in CHANDIGARH
Compiled and sent by Shri Vinay Kumar Goyal, Chandigarh, Joint Secretary AISCCON
The Chandigarh Administration provides senior citizens with financial assistance of
₹1,000 monthly, specialized residential care, and heavily subsidized fitness
memberships.
Key benefits include free Day Care Centres (Sector 15), subsidized
utilities for residents at the Senior Citizens Home (Sector 43-A), and specialized
police registration
Key Benefits & Services:
- Old Age Pension: A monthly financial aid of ₹1,000 is available for residents aged 60+ with an annual family income below ₹1,50,000.
- Fitness Plan: A ₹999 annual fitness membership is available for residents 60+ (as of Sep 2025), allowing access to 21 sports complexes for activities like yoga, swimming, and gym.
- Residential Support: The Senior Citizens Home in Sector 43-A offers housing, and the Sector 15 Day Care Centre provides counseling, computer training, and recreational activities.
- Utility Subsidies (Sector 43-A Home): 10% of total electricity (max ₹3,000) and water bills (max ₹1,000) are borne by the department for residents.
- Police Assistance: Online registration is available for senior citizens to receive dedicated vehicle stickers, facilitating police assistance and safety.
- Day Care Centers: These centres offer medical check-ups, library facilities, and
social interaction. - Health Coverage (Central Initiative): Under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), all senior citizens aged 70 and above receive health coverage regardless of income.
- Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 60 years or above.
Residence: Must be a resident of UT, Chandigarh for at least 3 years.
Income: Annual income of the family must not exceed ₹1.5 Lakh.