Date: 2025-07-15Category: Not ApplicableState: MaharashtraCountry: India
Part V, Ext. No. 87, L. A. BILL No. LXXII OF 2025.
A BILL to provide services and facilities by State Government to Senior Citizens of the State, Tuesday, 15th July 2025.
This is a legislative document for the state of Maharashtra, India, published on July 15, 2025, concerning services and facilities for senior citizens. Key provisions outlined in L. A. BILL No. LXXII OF 2025, titled "A BILL TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND FACILITIES BY STATE GOVERNMENT TO SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE STATE" include the following:
* **Definition of Senior Citizen:** Individuals residing in Maharashtra, aged 65 years or older.
* **Financial Assistance:** A monthly allowance of ₹7,000 for senior citizens.
* **Healthcare:** Free medical services up to ₹5 lakh in government/semi-government hospitals.
* **Tourism Subsidy:** An annual subsidy of up to ₹15,000 for the "Maharashtra Darshan" tourism program.
* **Accommodation and Meals:** Arrangements for accommodation and meals by the government for senior citizens without heirs or if heirs are not providing care.
* **Toll-Free Helpline:** Establishment of a toll-free helpline to address issues and grievances of senior citizens.
The bill is intended to provide additional facilities and concessions to senior citizens, aiming to improve their quality of life given the increasing elderly population and their often-difficult financial situations.
The bill was presented in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Council. Dr. Rahul Vedprakash Patil, In-charge Member, proposed the bill on July 2, 2025. The financial statement indicates that recurring expenditures will be sourced from the consolidated fund of the state, but the exact cost upon enactment is not specified. Jitendra Bhole, Secretary-1, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, dated July 15, 2025. RNI No. MAHBIL/2009/40124. The price is Rs. 26.00
Key Entities Referenced
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly: The legislative body where the bill was introduced.
Maharashtra Vidhan Mandal Secretariat: The secretariat of the Maharashtra Legislature.
Maharashtra Senior Citizens (Provision of Services, Facilities, etc.) Act, 2025: A proposed Act to provide services and facilities to senior citizens in the state of Maharashtra.
L. A. BILL No. LXXII OF 2025: The 72nd Bill of 2025 introduced in the Legislative Assembly; a bill for the welfare of senior citizens in Maharashtra.
Mumbai: Location of Vidhan Bhavan, where the bill was presented.