Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment
Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, launched the JEEVAN (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network) mobile application, a dedicated digital platform designed to enhance the safety, welfare, healthcare access and social inclusion of senior citizens in India.
New Delhi: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.
In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening support systems for senior citizens across the country, Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment,on Friday, launched the JEEVAN (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network) mobile application, a dedicated digital platform designed to enhance the safety, welfare, healthcare access and social inclusion of senior citizens in India.
Kumar highlighted the changing social structures, transitioning family ecosystems and the rising need for the caregivers in the country. He emphasised that an ecosystem needs to be developed where the Caregivers are trained as well as sensitized to be empathetic.
He further stated that the development of a robust care ecosystem in the country presents immense opportunities for strengthening women’s empowerment and expanding the export of care services globally.
Launching of mobile application, by the Ministry, was a step towards safety, care, dignity and empowerment of senior citizens and enabling elder care ecosystem through technology caregiving support.
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.
The platform has been designed with a user-friendly interface, simplified navigation and accessibility features, keeping in view the requirements of elderly users.
Another, application “SHATAYU” (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility) a dashboard, developed to support and strengthen caregiving services for senior citizens across the country was also launched during a national workshop on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy.”
It provides features such as information on the availability of geriatric caregivers in a particular district and the State for the senior citizens.
The platform has been designed with simplified functionalities and a user-friendly interface to ensure ease of access and effective service delivery.