Elderly Welfare Schemes — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
N/A	2018 (Proposed)	The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was introduced to amend the 2007 Act. Key proposed changes included expanding the definition of 'maintenance' to include healthcare and safety, increasing the maximum maintenance amount, and broadening the definition of 'children' and 'relatives' to include adoptive children and step-children. It also proposed to establish a nodal officer for senior citizens in every police station and district.	If enacted, this amendment would significantly strengthen the legal protection and financial security for senior citizens, making the Act more inclusive and effective. It aims to address gaps in the original Act and provide more robust mechanisms for grievance redressal and enforcement. However, the bill lapsed and has not been re-introduced as of late 2024, indicating ongoing legislative deliberation.