Kerala Sets Up India's First Senior Citizens Commission
The Kerala government has created the country's first Senior Citizens Commission to protect the rights of elderly citizens and address issues such as neglect and abuse.
On September 3, Kerala's Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice, R. Bindu, announced through a Facebook post that K. Somaprasad has been appointed as the Chairperson of the newly formed Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission.
The commission has been established under the Kerala Senior Citizens Commission Act, 2025, which was passed by the state legislature in March 2025.
Minister Bindu stated that the commission will focus on ensuring the welfare and protection of elderly individuals, and will issue guidelines and provide support for their rehabilitation.
The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the Secretariat Durbar Hall on September 3, where commission members were also honored.