Hon'ble Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment to chair the 5th Meeting of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSrC)
Issued by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on 13th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Event Overview On August 14, 2026, Dr. Virendra Kumar, the Hon’ble Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, will chair the 5th Meeting of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSrC). The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC) in New Delhi.
Objectives and Deliberations The council aims to discuss critical issues regarding the welfare of senior citizens. The primary goals include:
- Strengthening inter-ministerial convergence.
- Reinforcing the government's commitment to ensuring dignity, security, and active participation for the elderly.
- Aligning welfare initiatives with the "Viksit Bharat @2047" vision.
Launch of "SNEHA" e-Book During the event, the Ministry will launch an e-book titled "SNEHA - Stories of Nurturing, Engagement, Happiness & Active Ageing." This publication showcases the major initiatives, events, and achievements of the Senior Citizen Division covering the period from October 2024 to June 2026.
Participation The meeting will be attended by a diverse group of stakeholders, including:
- Representatives from Central Ministries, Departments, State Governments, and Union Territories.
- The oldest Members of Parliament and representatives from National Commissions.
- Experts in the field of ageing.
- Representatives from Senior Citizens' Associations and Pensioners' Associations.
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) dedicated to elderly welfare.
About the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSrC) Reconstituted via Gazette Notification on February 17, 2012, the NCSrC serves as the apex advisory body to the Government of India. It provides guidance on policies and issues related to the protection, welfare, and empowerment of senior citizens.
Administrative Details
- Release ID: 2299107
- Reference Code: PR-71/TAR/KV/GA/RK
- Announcement Date: 13 AUG 2026, 6:50 PM (PIB Delhi)
- Available Languages: Urdu, Hindi, Kannada