Question – On 14 May 2021, the toll-free helpline Elderline(14567) has been started in which state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Karnataka
Answer – (a)
Related facts
- On May 14, 2021, the toll-free helpline ElderLine(14567) has been started in Uttar Pradesh.
- To address the problems of the elderly during the Covid pandemic, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has started state-wise call centers in major states under the Elderline scheme.
- On April 28, 2021, this facility was introduced in 4 states ‚Madhya Pradesh‚ Rajasthan ‚Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
- The facility has been in operation in Telangana for more than 1 year.
- Contact can be made through the toll free number 14567 at these call centers.
- The service is expected to be rolled out in all states by the end of May, 2021.
- Elderline operates with the help of Tata Trusts and NSE Foundation.
Link:
https://www.ciicovid19update.in/uploads/1/3/1/3/131362769/tollfree.pdf