The initiative, a flagship project of the LDF government, aims to address the growing concerns of the elderly, including neglect, exploitation, and social isolation.
Published Sep 02, 2025 | 5:34 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 02, 2025 | 5:34 PM
Census of senior citizens in Kerala. (iStock)
Kerala is set to create history by launching the country’s first Senior Citizens’ Commission, which will take office on Wednesday, 3 September.
The initiative, a flagship project of the LDF government, aims to address the growing concerns of the elderly, including neglect, exploitation, and social isolation.
The five-member commission will be chaired by former Rajya Sabha member and social activist K. Somaprasad, who has earlier served as the President of Kollam District Panchayat.
The other members include:
The inauguration ceremony and felicitation meeting will be held at 11 am at the Durbar Hall of the Government Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram.
Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice Dr. R. Bindu will formally inaugurate the commission.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Dr. Bindu said, “The commission is being established to provide guidelines regarding the welfare and rights of the elderly and to extend assistance for their rehabilitation. Kerala is leading the country in institutionalising solutions to the challenges faced by senior citizens.”
With the formation of this commission, Kerala becomes the first state in India to create a dedicated statutory body for the elderly, marking a milestone in social justice and welfare governance.
