SACRED – Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is developing a portal known as SACRED. It stands for Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity.

Need for Such Initiative: Steady Rise in Senior Citizens: There has been a steady rise in the population of senior citizens in India. The number of elderly increased from 7.6 crore in 2001 to 10.38 crore in 2011. It is projected to increase to 16.28 crore in 2026 and 19.34 crore in 2031.

• Decline of Joint Family System: Indian society is witnessing a gradual but definite decline of the joint family system. Due to this, a large number ....