In a bid to create more senior citizen-friendly facilities, the Delhi government has decided to increase the number of recreation centres across the city with facilities for yoga, meditation and indoor games. Delhi Social Welfare Minister Raaj Kumar Anand recently held a review meeting and directed the officials to explore the possibilities of increasing the recreation centres for the senior citizens in the city. In the meeting, Anand directed the officials to assess the existing recreational centres and explore opportunities to increase their number. The upcoming recreation centres will prioritise the health and well-being of senior citizens, providing facilities for indoor games and yoga. "Additionally, designated meeting places will be established to foster social connections and interactions among the elderly. Furthermore, the recreation centres will organise free health check-ups and health camps, allowing senior citizens to monitor their blood pressure, sugar levels, weight, and other vital parameters," said officials. “In the evolving social landscape characterised by increasing nuclear families, many elders face feelings of loneliness and boredom. The Delhi government's recreation centres aim to provide an ideal haven for senior citizens, offering them a vibrant environment to spend time with friends and peers," said the minister.
