Shimla, Oct. 1 -- HP Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that the state is going to start a Rogi Mitra scheme for regular health check-ups of senior citizens.
He presided over the state-level celebration function of the 'International Day of Older Persons 2025' at the historic Ridge in Shimla.
He said the state government is making concerted efforts to provide better facilities and social security to senior citizens.
Sukhu said the government provides social security pensions between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 1,700 per month to 6,71,754 eligible senior citizens, irrespective of income limits.
Men aged between 60 and 69 years are provided Rs. 1,000 per month, while women in the same age group receive Rs. 1,500 per month.
All senior...