The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior

Solution

As per the 2011 Census, citizens over the age of 60 years comprise 8.6% of India’s population, and their share of the population is projected to grow to 21% by 2050. The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 was enacted to provide financial security, welfare, and protection for senior citizens. It requires children to provide maintenance for their parents, and the government to provide old age homes and ensure medical care for senior citizens. It sets up Administrative Tribunals and Appellate Tribunals to ensure maintenance.