Kerala Panel Chief 'Society Must Change Mindset for Elderly Welfare'

The chairman of the Kerala State Elderly Commission has said that senior citizens primarily face issues from within their own families and their welfare is only possible through a change in mindset of the society and families. 

Commission chairperson advocate K Somaprasad was speaking after reviewing complaints during a sitting of the panel held at the Collectorate conference hall here, a statement issued by the district administration said.

Numerous complaints seeking justice for the elderly



are being submitted to the Commission from various districts. 

He also noted that tribunals have been established to ensure the protection of the elderly-based on the legislation passed by the central government in 2007-with Revenue Divisional Officers (RDOs) serving as presiding officers. 

However, the current number of tribunals -- 27 -- is insufficient to resolve the rising volume of complaints, he said and suggested alternative mechanisms, like dedicated tribunals, to address the situation.