Care Initiative For Senior Citizens In Rachakonda

The Rachakonda Police Commissionerate and the Rachakonda Security Council (RKSC) have launched a pioneering initiative titled "Golden Care - Care for Those Who Cared for Us", aimed at extending care, protection and dignity to senior citizens within the Rachakonda Commissionerate limits.

Under the leadership of Commissioner of Police G Sudheer Babu, Chairman of RKSC, the programme will provide regular outreach visits, moral support, cyber-safety awareness and SOS setups, along with medical and emergency assistance through hospital tie-ups.

Guidance will also be offered on government welfare schemes, including pensions, medical aid and health insurance.

The Rachakonda police will also assist senior citizens in reporting financial scams, intervening in and investigating cases of physical or emotional abuse, addressing neglect or abandonment, and locating lost items or missing individuals.

Regular review meetings will be held to expand the scope of Golden Care and reach every senior citizen in need.

The initiative is supported by legal provisions, including Section 144 of the BNSS, which ensures accountability for neglecting or refusing to maintain dependents, and the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act (Sections 4 and 5), which enables senior citizens to claim support from their children.

Sudheer Babu said, "Our senior citizens are the true pillars of strength and wisdom in our society. Through Golden Care, we are providing not just security but also compassion, dignity and respect."

Senior citizens can seek assistance through the Senior Citizen Helpline 14567 or the Rachakonda WhatsApp number 8712662111.

The launch event was attended by all Deputy Commissioners of Rachakonda, RKSC Joint Secretary Siva Karadi, RKSC Chief Coordinator Savithri, other senior officers and dignitaries, as well as RKSC traffic marshals who pledged their support to the noble cause.