Aizawl, Sept. 25 -- Mizoram has made significant strides in ensuring the welfare of its elderly population, with over 24,500 individuals benefiting from the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS).
This pension initiative, which offers crucial financial support to senior citizens, is part of the state's broader efforts to improve old age care.
Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh today chaired a meeting with officials from theSocial Welfare Department, including Lalzarmawii, Commissioner & Secretary, to discussthe implementation of pension schemes and the state's initiatives for elderly care.
The Governor commended the Mizo community for its strong cultural tradition of caring for older family members but emphasized th...