Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

जीवन ऐप -वरिष्ठ नागरिकों के लिए डिजिटल सहारा

वरिष्ठ नागरिकों की आवश्यकताओं और सुरक्षा को ध्यान में रखते हुए “जीवन” ऐप में अनेक उपयोगी सुविधाएँ उपलब्ध कराई गई हैं —

🔶सरकारी योजनाओं एवं कल्याणकारी कार्यक्रमों की जानकारी
🔶आपातकालीन सहायता एवं समर्थन सेवाएँ
🔶वरिष्ठ नागरिक आवासों की जानकारी
🔶सरल, सुरक्षित और सहज डिजिटल सहायता

बुजुर्ग उपयोगकर्ताओं की सुविधा को प्राथमिकता देते हुए इस प्लेटफॉर्म को उपयोगकर्ता-अनुकूल इंटरफेस, सरल नेविगेशन और आसान पहुँच सुविधाओं के साथ विकसित किया गया है।








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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

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The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, successfully organised the One-day National Workshop (through virtual mode) on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy” on 22 May 2026. The Workshop was attended by the representatives from Central Ministries/Departments, State Governments/UT Administrations, domain experts and academia to deliberate upon strengthening care ecosystem in the country.

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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2264276®=3&lang=1

➡️ 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

➡️ 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

➡️ SHATAYU provides features such as information on the availability of Geriatric Caregivers in a particular district and the State for the senior citizens

🔗https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2264053

Highlighting the importance of sustainable care systems, Ms. Mona K. Khandhar, Additional Secretary, DoSJ&E, delivered a presentation on the theme “Understanding the Care Economy: Financing the Long-Term Care (LTC)” during the Workshop with States/UTs on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy”.

The session focused on strengthening financial support systems and promoting sustainable care models to address the growing long-term care needs of senior citizens.

At the Workshop with States/UTs on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy”, Ms. Kavita Narayan, Advisor, MoH&FW, delivered a presentation on the theme “Strengthening the Care Workforce: Skills, Standards and Mobility”.

The session focused on the importance of building a skilled and professional care workforce through better training, standards and opportunities for growth in the care sector.

Ms. Monali P. Dhakate, Joint Secretary, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, delivered a presentation on the theme “Care Economy as a Pathway to Women’s Empowerment and Inclusive Livelihoods” during the Workshop with States/UTs on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy”.

The session focused on the role of the care economy in creating livelihood opportunities, promoting women’s participation in the workforce and building a more inclusive and supportive society.

During the Workshop with States/UTs on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy”, Ms. Debolina Thakur, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor, DoSJ&E, delivered a presentation on the theme “Valuing and Monetizing Care Work: From Social Good to Economic Asset”.

The session highlighted the growing importance of recognising care work as an essential contributor to both social welfare and economic development.

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment organised a One-Day National Level Workshop on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy” on 22 May 2026. During the workshop, Hon’ble Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar launched the JEEVAN (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network) App to support senior citizens with better access to welfare services, healthcare information, emergency assistance and details of senior citizen homes supported by DoSJ&E. The initiative is a step towards ensuring better care, safety and support for elderly citizens across the country.

During the One-Day National Level Workshop on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy”, Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon’ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, emphasized the need for accessible, inclusive and technology-enabled support systems for senior citizens in view of India’s growing elderly population.

He also highlighted key initiatives such as the launch of the JEEVAN App and the SHATAYU Dashboard for trained Geriatric Caregivers, aimed at strengthening care services and support systems for senior citizens across the country.

Administration of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Pledge and Senior Citizen Welfare Pledge was also conducted during the One-Day National Level Workshop on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy” held on 22 May 2026, encouraging everyone to work together for a drug-free society and better care and respect for senior citizens.