Keeping in view that the most severe problems of senior citizens are isolation, poverty and neglect, the Senior Citizen Forum was constituted in 2008 by the retired persons of BHEL, Haridwar.
Registered as a charitable trust in Aug 2010, our primary concern is the welfare of senior citizens in particular and also the society at large. As on date, we have about 700 members. Our biggest strength is a team of about 40 trusties, highly dedicated for selfless service to the society.
Senior Citizens Helpline
We have started a helpline for Senior Citizens for the following services:
✓ Advisory service for improving the social life of Senior Citizens and resolution of disputes
✓ Providing information about the special benefits available for Sr. Citizens with respect to investments, about healthy living, and available Government Schemes/ benefits.
✓ Extending a helping hand to the Sr. Citizens facing neglect, abuse and misbehavior from their family members.
✓ Chargeable service for preparation of will and providing other legal advice National Helpline Number for Senior Citizen - 14567
Association with State Level, Country Level, and International bodies
✓ We are the leading member of The Federation of Senior Citizens’ Associations of Uttarakhand.
✓ We hold senior positions in the Executive Body.
✓ We are registered as partner with "HelpAge India", for programs related to Senior Citizens.
✓ We are affiliated to All India Senior Citizens’ Confederation, Mumbai (AISCCON).
