Vayomithram Project

Abstract

It is a project for holistic care of elderly by Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM) organized under Social Justice Department. This project now caters to persons of above 65 years of age. The elderly population is a growing phenomenon in Kerala. Majority are widowed women. By 2021, 20% of our population will be elderly. So social security demand will be enormous. It is very important to remember that social security to the senior citizens is not charity but instead it is their basic right.