The Hindu

Vol. VIII • No. p6-2ThiruvananthapuramWednesday, 20 May 2026

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Kerala govt's decision to set up dedicated Senior Citizens Welfare Department hailed as timely

Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2026•By Staff Reporter

The newly elected Kerala Cabinet approved the creation of a dedicated department for the welfare and protection of senior citizens during its first meeting on May 18, 2026. Stakeholders and senior citizen advocacy groups welcomed the move as timely.

Manifesto Context: “Create a dedicated government department for the welfare and protection of senior citizens.” — Separate department for senior citizens (Senior Citizens Sector)

This news event serves as critical documentation of government policy implementation. The UDF government led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has moved forward with initial execution, setting timelines and department guidelines to fulfill this commitment within the specified legislative session.

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