Centre has asked all state governments to conduct programs to sensitise their police and administration on providing security to the senior citizens.

In a letter addressed to all the Chief Ministers, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Mukul Wasnik has also asked the states to create awareness for ensuring financial security and stability of senior citizens and ensuring availability of facilities of reverse mortgage of property to ensure regular income for them.

The Minister suggested that the states organise these programs with involvement of Panchayati Raj Institutions, municipal bodies, Nehru Yuva Kendras, educational institutions and NGOs for maximum benefits to the senior citizens.