A gift from the Yogi government: 2,493 senior citizens given the opportunity to travel

Special visits arranged to the Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Spiritual aspirations fulfilled through Prayagraj Mahakumbh and Magh Mela

Residents of old-age homes gaining positive energy through visits to local temples

Lucknow, April 2026 : Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government is continuously introducing new initiatives to ensure the dignity, comfort, and mental well-being of senior citizens.

Through schemes run by the Social Welfare Department, elderly citizens are being taken on visits to religious, cultural, and historical sites across the state, helping bring enthusiasm and positivity into their lives. From the financial year 2022 to 2026, a total of 2,493 senior citizens living in old-age homes in Uttar Pradesh have been taken on such tours.

Recently, 211 elderly citizens from various districts of the NCR region of Uttar Pradesh were taken on a special visit to the renowned Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. They enjoyed the garden’s beauty, greenery, and serene environment. The aim of the program was to provide a pleasant, informative, and inspiring experience. The department ensured all necessary arrangements, including transportation, refreshments, security, and other facilities.

Keeping religious sentiments in mind, the government also enabled 1,515 senior citizens to take a holy dip during the Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025. Additionally, 767 elderly participants fulfilled their long-cherished wish by bathing at the Sangam during the Magh Mela 2026. Participation in these events brought them spiritual satisfaction and inner peace.

This initiative is not limited to large-scale tours. Elderly residents of old-age homes across various districts are also regularly taken to nearby temples, religious sites, and places of interest. These visits help maintain their enthusiasm, reduce feelings of loneliness, and foster a positive outlook toward life.

Officials from the Social Welfare Department stated that from the financial year 2022-23 to 2025-26, a total of 2,493 senior citizens have been taken to the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, Magh Mela, and Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan. In addition, periodic visits to nearby religious sites are also organized.

This initiative reflects the Yogi government’s commitment to recognizing senior citizens not just as members of families, but as valuable assets of society, and to working continuously for their dignity and well-being.