National Secretariat for Elders

Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment

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About Us

In Sri Lanka, the extended family culture, which displays how much strong the relationship between the parents and their children, clearly illustrates the Sri Lankan proud identity.

Activities

National Council for Elders and National Secretariat for Elders have been established under the Protection of Elders Rights Act No. 9 of 2000. Sri Lanka belongs to South Asia where the percentage of elders is rapidly increasing. Therefore it is the duty of the Government to protect the rights of elders as well as to promote Social Welfare Services.

Healthy Aging Filled with Happiness

Our aim is to make elders free from loneliness, get their active participation for the development of the country while ensuring the five UN principles of Freedom, Participation, Care, Dignity and Self Fulfillment.

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Our aim is to make elders free from loneliness, get their active participation for the development of the country while ensuring the five UN principles of Freedom, Participation, Care, Dignity and Self Fulfillment.

Vision

To ensure that elders in Sri Lanka live with dignity, independence, and security, with equitable access to health care, income and social protection, and meaningful opportunities for participation in family and community life.

Mission

(a) To establish inclusive, rights-based systems that support the health, security, care, and participation of elders, enabling them to lead active, dignified lives and contribute meaningfully to family and community.

(b) To empower all individuals - regardless of gender or background - to prepare for ageing with confidence by promoting healthy lifestyles, financial security and a positive, life-course approach to ageing.

Objectives

To protect and promote the rights of elders.

To identify the problems faced by the elders and make the policies accordingly and implement them.

To implement various types of programmes by using their knowledge, skills and experience once again for social development.

To conduct pre-retirement awareness programmes.

To provide guidance and various types of welfare assistance for the needy elders.

To maintain a database relating to elders.

Amazing Features For Elders

Acts & Circular

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National Council

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National Policy for Elders in Sri Lanka

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Elders Right Promotion Officers

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Elder Homes

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Statistic Details Of Elders by Age 60+

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No of Rs.5000/= Beneficiaries

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Magazine

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Documentaries

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Notice

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Hierarchy

Hon. Minister

Dr. Upali Pannilage

Hon.Deputy Minister

Mr. Wasantha Piyathissa

The Secretary

Mr. Sampath Manthrinayake

Director

Mr. K. Chathura Mihidum Office - 0112187045

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Block D, 2nd floor, Sethsiripaya Stage 2, Battaramulla

nsemss@gmail.com

0112054164