What is the implementation mechanism of National Policy for Older Persons?
Ans. As per provisions of Para 95 of the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP), the Government has constituted the NCOP on 10th May 1999 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. The NCOP is the highest body to advice and coordinate with the Government in the formulation and implementation of policy and programmes for the welfare of the aged. The NCOP has been reconstituted in 2005. The present strength of NCOP is 47. Besides, the Ministry has also set up an Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) headed by Secretary (SJ&E) with the aim of effective implementation of the National Policy on Older Persons and for taking actions on the recommendations of NCOP. The Ministry periodically reviews progress on the implementation of the National Policy on Older Persons through meetings of NCOP and IMC.
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