HelpAge India is secular, not-for-profit organization registered under the Societies’ Registration Act of 1860. It was set up in 1978, and since then has been raising resources to protect the rights of India’s elderly and provide relief to them through various interventions.
HelpAge India voices the needs of India’s 90 million (current estimate) “grey” population, and directly impact the lives of lakhs of elders through services every year.
Missions: Advocate with national and local government to bring about policy that is beneficial to the elderly, make society aware of the concerns of the aged, promote better understanding of ageing issues, and help the elderly become aware of their own rights so that they get their due and are able to play an active role in society.
For more information, visit the Help Age India website.