This paper contains many provisions, scheme for senior citizens at national level includes constitution, Hindu law, Muslim law, Cr. p. c., Christian & Parsi law, The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

“Old Age” is usually associated with declining faculties, both mental and physical, and a reduction in social commitments (including sport participation) of any person. The precise onset of old age varies culturally and historically. It is a social construct, rather than a biological stage. The persons in India, who have attained the age of sixty years and above, are defined as elderly for the purpose of availing old age benefits.