The Delhi government will provide financial assistance of ₹2.4 lakh to organisations for such recreational centres. File.
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The Delhi government will launch the ‘Vayo Anand’ scheme for senior citizens, under which recreational centres will be developed for senior citizens where they can play indoor games, meet and interact with one another and take part in social activities, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said on Friday (August 28, 2026).
The recreational centres will provide senior citizens with facilities such as indoor games, including carrom and ludo, seating arrangements, fans, coolers, televisions and computers. Newspapers, magazines and books will also be kept at the centres and yoga and meditation classes will also be organised for senior citizens, as per the CMO.
The government will provide financial assistance of ₹2.4 lakh to organisations to such recreational centres.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said senior citizens of Delhi are an invaluable asset to society and that ensuring their dignity, health, active lifestyle and social engagement is a priority of her government.
“The recreational centres will remain open for at least five days a week and a minimum of seven hours a day. These centres will operate between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. The centres will have adequate ventilation and toilet facilities,” an official statement said.
Keeping the convenience of senior citizens in mind, preference will also be given to centres located on the ground floor or in buildings equipped with lifts. Priority will also be given to organising programmes for women, persons with disabilities and transgender senior citizens.
In addition, the centres will remain in contact with nearby police stations and hospitals for quick assistance in case of an emergency. Under the scheme, recreational centres must have at least 200 members aged 60 years or above, as per the statement.
Published – August 29, 2026 02:57 am IST
