Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government will set up 25 Anbu Cholai

centres for the overall wellbeing of senior citizens in the state, Finance Minister

Thangam Thennarasu said on Friday.

Presenting the Budget for the year 2025-26 in the State Assembly, he said Old

age is an inevitable stage of human life, and is often accompanied by challenges

of loneliness, medical care, and financial dependency.

To ensure the overall well-being of senior citizens, 25 ‘Anbucholai’ centres will be

established in Municipal Corporations, including Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy,

Salem, Tiruppur, Erode, Thoothukudi, Vellore, Thanjavur, and Dindigul, with a

financial allocation of Rs.10 crore.

"In these day care centres, the elderly can engage in companionship and

meaningful activities", the Minister said.

Each 'Anbucholai' centre will provide various services, including day-care

assistance, arrangements for essential medical care, and recreational

activities, with the support of voluntary organizations, he added.

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