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@article{177577,
        author = {Dr.Benly B},
        title = {Effectiveness of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 in the Context of Kerala},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {981-985},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=177577},
        abstract = {To protect the well-being and dignity of senior citizens while ensuring their social security, the Government of India introduced the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The legislation provides a legal framework aimed at ensuring financial support, healthcare access, and property protection for the elderly. By analyzing demographic trends, legal structures, and field reports, the research investigates the increasing prevalence of old age homes, evaluates government welfare initiatives, and explores the socio-economic challenges faced by senior citizens, with particular focus on elderly women. Special attention is given to the role of institutional support systems, the Kerala Social Justice Department, and the operational effectiveness of Maintenance Tribunals. The findings highlight significant gaps in enforcement, limited public awareness, and a pressing need for comprehensive reform to address these issues effectively.},
        keywords = {Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, Old Age Homes, Senior Citizens, Social Security},
        month = {May},
        }