National Helpline

On the occasion of International Day for Old People, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu unveiled a national helpline and an online portal to help senior citizens across India in New Delhi on October 1. The helpline number 14567, will be active for 12 hours a day to resolve the citizens' grievances. The portal, Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity (SACRED), will provide them suitable jobs to live self-reliant life.