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MSJE launches JEEVAN app and SHATAYU dashboard for senior citizen care
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched JEEVAN and SHATAYU on 22 May 2026 to strengthen elderly care services.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 22 May 2026, Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar launched the JEEVAN mobile application and the SHATAYU dashboard during a national workshop on creating a well-functioning care economy.
Key specifics
- JEEVAN stands for Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network.
- SHATAYU stands for Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility.
- JEEVAN provides information on government schemes, welfare programmes and emergency assistance.
- SHATAYU tracks the availability of geriatric caregivers at district and state levels.
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment administers the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
Exam lens
Scheme and governance question, JEEVAN, SHATAYU, Dr. Virendra Kumar, 22 May 2026, elderly care, Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 — TNPSC may ask the expansion of the acronyms and the ministry concerned.