<span style="color: #222222;">Government has issued model guidelines for development and regulation of retirement homes. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The guidelines address the special needs and protect the rights of senior citizens and retirees living in Retirement Homes, who aspire to spend their retired life independently in a safe, secure and dignified environment. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">It provides an option to senior citizens and family members, who are willing and can afford to purchase a living space for their parents.  </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Briefing media in New Delhi today, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, the model guidelines prescribe an elderly friendly built environment, physical standards and specifications. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The guidelines makes provisions of common basic services, such as 24X7 water and electricity supply, maintenance of proper hygiene, security and housekeeping, provision of basic medical, safety and security services, medical emergency room and CCTV cameras in common areas.</span><br />''