'Bapu ki Kutiya' lends a caring hand to the senior citizens of Raipur

A new initiative launched by the Raipur Smart City Limited hopes to bring a ray of hope in the lives of the elderly living in the city

A survey conducted by the New Delhi-based non-profit organisation, Agewell Foundation, found that one in two senior citizens suffer from loneliness and almost every fifth senior in the country is in need of some psychological counselling. Taking a cue, Chattisgarh’s capital city of Raipur, has taken a leap forward to create a caring and loving environment to the elderly people living in the city. 

A new initiative called ‘Bapu ki Kutiya’ has been launched by Raipur Smart City Limited. For any elderly battling loneliness, this initiative offers them a chance to relive their childhood memories. From an area dedicated for