<span style="color: #222222;">To address the problems faced by elderly persons in the context of COVID-19 pandemic,&nbsp;the Centre&nbsp;has Started a toll free helpline for them.&nbsp;The toll free number is 14567. Presently, the facility is operational in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">In Telangana, this facility has been operational for more than a year. Efforts are underway to make the call centres functional in all States by the end of this month. All elders are advised to use this facility. This helpline for Senior Citizens &quot;Elderline&quot; has been operationalised with the assistance of Tata Trusts and NSE foundation.</span><br />” &nbsp;<br />