Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has registered around 37,000 elderly citizens during state-level health check-up camps organised under the ‘Sade Buzurg Sada Maan’ initiative, said Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur.
Sharing further details, the Minister stated that the Punjab government considers its elderly citizens a valuable asset, and their safety and dignity remain a top priority.
Dr Baljit Kaur emphasised that elderly citizens are the foundation of families and society, and their experiences continue to guide future generations.
She said it is the moral responsibility of both the government and society to ensure that they live with dignity, care, and a strong sense of belonging.
“Through such initiatives, we reaffirm our commitment to support and stand by our elderly at every stage of their lives,” she added.
She further informed that a wide range of healthcare services were provided at these camps, including eye check-ups, cancer screening, non-communicable disease (NCD) screening, orthopaedic examinations, ENT check-ups, physiotherapy, and psychological assessments conducted by experts.
Dr Kaur also stated that 1,756 registrations were made for cataract surgeries, out of which 539 surgeries have been successfully conducted so far.
Additionally, 1,274 cancer screenings, 4,863 orthopaedic check-ups, 6,339 NCD screenings, 9,015 eye examinations, 2,593 ENT check-ups, and 1,621 physiotherapy sessions were conducted.
She added that 418 beneficiaries were identified for assistive devices through ALIMCO, and necessary aids were distributed. Moreover, 3,014 pairs of glasses were provided to help improve the vision of elderly citizens.
The Minister reiterated that the department remains committed to the welfare of elderly citizens and will continue to organise such initiatives in the future.