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26. The learned Additional Solicitor General referred to the recently revised Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens. It is noted in the introduction to the Programme that there has been a steady rise in the population of senior citizens in India. The number of elderly persons has increased from 1.98 crore in 1951 to 7.6 crore in 2001 and 10.38 crore in 2011. It is projected that the number of 60+ in India would increase to 14.3 crore in 2021 and 17.3 crore in 2026. The main objective of the Programme “is to improve the quality of life of the Senior Citizens by providing basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and entertainment opportunities …..” It is also proposed to encourage productive and active ageing through providing support for capacity building activities. It was submitted that under this Programme grant-in- aid is given for running and maintenance of senior citizens homes, homes for elderly women etc. W.P(Civil) No.193 of 2016 Page 14