Free geriatric check-ups, cataract surgeries and assistive devices for seniors; ₹7.86 crore earmarked
Mann Government committed to health, dignity and security of senior citizens: Dr Baljit Kaur
Chandigarh, January 29:
The Punjab Government has released the complete state-level schedule of its flagship senior citizens’ welfare campaign “Sade Buzurg Sada Maan”, under which special health check-up camps will be organised in all districts of the state till February 18, 2026. The campaign was formally launched on January 16 at Mohali and aims to ensure accessible healthcare, social security and dignity for the elderly.
This was stated by Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur, who added that under the State Action Plan for Senior Citizens, an amount of ₹7.86 crore will be spent during the financial year 2025–26 to provide comprehensive health services, awareness and essential facilities to senior citizens across Punjab.
Sharing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the campaign reflects the people-centric and sensitive approach of the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, which is committed to providing a safe, healthy and dignified life to senior citizens.
The Minister informed that health camps will be organised district-wise as per schedule, beginning with Sri Muktsar Sahib and Fazilka on February 2, followed by Bathinda and Mansa on February 3, Ludhiana on February 4, Moga and Ferozepur on February 5, Amritsar and Tarn Taran on February 6, and Faridkot on February 9.
Further camps will be held at Patiala on February 10; Rupnagar and Fatehgarh Sahib on February 11; SBS Nagar and Hoshiarpur on February 12; Barnala and Malerkotla on February 13; Jalandhar and Kapurthala on February 16; Gurdaspur and Pathankot on February 17; and Sangrur on February 18, 2026.
Dr.Baljit Kaur said that during these district-level camps, senior citizens will be provided free comprehensive geriatric check-ups, ENT examinations, eye check-ups and cataract surgeries by specialist doctors. Facilities for Senior Citizen Cards, old-age pension applications and other social security services will also be made available at the camps.
She further informed that ALIMCO will distribute assistive devices such as wheelchairs, hearing aids and near-vision glasses free of cost, while the District Legal Services Authority will provide legal awareness regarding the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act.
Reiterating the government’s commitment, the Minister said that the Mann Government is working relentlessly to ensure that senior citizens receive not only welfare benefits but also respect, care and social security.
Dr. Baljit Kaur appealed to the people of Punjab to encourage senior citizens in their families and neighbourhoods to attend these health and awareness camps in large numbers, so that they can avail the benefits and lead a healthier and dignified life.
