**Executive Summary**
On May 22, 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment launched the "JEEVAN" mobile application and the "SHATAYU" dashboard. These digital tools are designed to strengthen the support system for India's senior citizens by improving safety, healthcare access, and the availability of caregiving services. The initiative aims to foster a well-functioning care economy through user-friendly technology tailored for the elderly.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**JEEVAN Mobile Application**
* **Purpose:** The "Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network" app serves as a dedicated platform to enhance the welfare, social inclusion, and safety of senior citizens.
* **Information Access:** Provides comprehensive details on Government schemes, welfare programs, and senior citizen homes supported by the Department.
* **Support Services:** Features emergency assistance tools and support services specifically designed for elderly needs.
* **Design:** Utilizes a user-friendly interface with simplified navigation and accessibility features to ensure ease of use for the elderly.
**SHATAYU Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard**
* **Purpose:** The "Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility" dashboard aims to strengthen caregiving services nationwide.
* **Functionality:** Offers specific information regarding the availability of geriatric caregivers at both the district and state levels.
* **Strategic Goal:** Launched during the National Workshop on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy” to streamline service delivery and caregiving support.
**Impact Analysis**
**Senior Citizens**
**Impact**
Senior citizens gain improved access to healthcare, emergency services, and information on government welfare programs through a centralized digital platform.
**Action Required**
Download and utilize the JEEVAN mobile application to access support services and information on welfare schemes.
**Geriatric Caregivers and Care Providers**
**Impact**
The caregiving ecosystem is professionalized and made more transparent, with increased visibility of caregiver availability across different regions.
**Action Required**
Relevant stakeholders should utilize the SHATAYU dashboard to coordinate and deliver caregiving services effectively at the district and state levels.
Key Entities Referenced
JEEVAN (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network): A mobile application designed to enhance the safety, welfare, healthcare access, and social inclusion of senior citizens through a dedicated digital platform.
SHATAYU (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility): A geriatric caregiver dashboard developed to strengthen caregiving services and provide information on the availability of caregivers in specific districts and states.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment: The primary union ministry responsible for the launch and oversight of the JEEVAN and SHATAYU digital initiatives.
Dr. Virendra Kumar: The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment who launched these digital platforms for the welfare of senior citizens.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Launch of JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Geriatric
Caregiver Dashboard.
Posted On: 22 MAY 2026 2:20PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Launched “JEEVAN” (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual
Assistance Network) Mobile Application for Senior Citizens and “SHATAYU” (Senior Holistic Care
Assistance and Training For Your Utility) Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard.
A Step Towards Safety, Care, Dignity and Empowerment of Senior Citizens and enabling elder Care
Ecosystem through Technology Caregiving Support.
In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening support systems for senior citizens across the country, Dr.
Virendra Kumar, Hon’ble Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, today launched the
JEEVAN (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network) mobile application, a dedicated
digital platform designed to enhance the safety, welfare, healthcare access and social inclusion of senior
citizens in India.
The app provides a range of features aimed at addressing the needs and concerns of senior citizens,
including information on Government schemes and welfare programmes, emergency assistance and
support services, and details of senior citizen homes supported by the Department of Social Justice and
Empowerment. The platform has been designed with a user-friendly interface, simplified navigation and
accessibility features, keeping in view the requirements of elderly users.
Another, application “SHATAYU” (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility) a
Dashboard, developed to support and strengthen caregiving services for senior citizens across the country
was also launched during the National Workshop on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy.”
It provides features such as information on the availability of Geriatric Caregivers in a particular district
and the State for the senior citizens.
The platform has been designed with simplified functionalities and a user-friendly interface to ensure ease
of access and effective service delivery.
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