MGU3A DETAILED PROJECT REPORT. MISSION, VISION AND OBJECTIVES. JAMES JOSEPH ADHIKARATHIL U3A KUMARANALLOOR.
Detailed Project Report: Smart Implementation of 10 Strategic Collaborative Programs for Enhancing the Quality of Life of Senior Citizens in Kerala. ❤️ Executive Summary Kerala, with one of the highest proportions of elderly population in India (over 12% as per recent demographics), faces unique challenges in ensuring dignified aging amid rapid urbanization, migration of youth, and increasing longevity. The Kerala State Elderly Commission Act, 2025, marks a pioneering step as India's first statutory body dedicated to elderly welfare, emphasizing rights-based approaches, rehabilitation, skill utilization, and protection against neglect or exploitation. This Act reinforces existing mandates, including the requirement for Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs, such as Grama Panchayats, Block Panchayats, and Municipalities) to allocate at least 5% of their plan funds for elderly welfare, building on the 2013 State Policy for Senior Citizens. This project repo...