Special Visit of the Senior Citizens to the Amrit Udyan
Special Visit of the Senior Citizens to the Amrit Udyan
To witness the winter annuals, the Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan was opened exclusively for the senior citizens on 17/3/2026. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India in collaboration with the States/ UTs, National Institute for Social Defence (NISD), Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), Anugraha-Regional Resource Training Centre and Brahma Kumaris organized a special visit for senior citizens to the Amrit Udyan. The initiative was undertaken to provide senior citizens an opportunity to experience the beauty of the gardens, to promote their social participation and well-being.
Around 11550 senior citizens from different parts of the country including the States of the Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Manipur and the National Capital Region were facilitated to visit the gardens on the day exclusively reserved for them. Special transportation arrangements were made by the Delhi Transport Corporation to ease the visit of the senior citizens. Officials of the Ministry and volunteers were deployed at various locations to assist the visitors and ensure that the visit was comfortable and well-coordinated.
During the visit, the senior citizens explored various sections of Amrit Udyan, which is widely known for its beautifully landscaped lawns, vibrant seasonal flowers, and unique horticultural designs. The participants expressed appreciation for the opportunity to visit one of the most prominent public gardens in the country and enjoyed the serene and colourful surroundings.
The Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan is opened to the public every year during the spring season, enabling visitors from across the country to witness its rich variety of flowers, landscaped gardens and unique horticultural arrangements.
The initiative reflects the Government’s commitment towards the welfare and dignity of senior citizens and encourages their active participation in social and cultural life. Such initiatives also aim to promote greater engagement of elderly citizens with important national heritage sites and public spaces.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment continues to implement various programmes and initiatives for the welfare and empowerment of senior citizens across the country. Under the umbrella scheme Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana, several programmes are being implemented to improve the quality of life of senior citizens through initiatives related to healthcare, livelihood support, and social care.