Ministry of Social Justice Launches JEEVAN App, SHATAYU Dashboard for Elder Care Support

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched two new digital platforms two new digital platforms on 21st May, 2026. This two platforms are the JEEVAN mobile application and the SHATAYU Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard. This initiative aims to improve the safety, healthcare access, caregiving support and social inclusion for senior citizens across the country. It was launched by the Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar.

Government Launches JEEVAN App for Senior Citizens

The government has introduced the JEEVAN app, which stands for the Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network.

This dedicated mobile platform has been also designed specifically for the senior citizens.

Its main objective is to improve the access to welfare services, emergency support, healthcare information and social assistance through a single digital platform.

The initiative also seeks to make elderly care more accessible, efficient and citizen-friendly.

Key Features of the JEEVAN App

The JEEVAN app will offers the multiple support services for senior citizens.

These includes the,

• Information on government welfare schemes
• Details of senior citizen homes supported by the government
• Emergency assistance and support services
• Healthcare-related information access
• Social inclusion support tools

SHATAYU Dashboard for Geriatric Care Support

Alongside with the JEEVAN app, the ministry has also launched the SHATAYU Dashboard.

SHATAYU stands for the Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility.

This platform has been created to support the India’s growing geriatric caregiving ecosystem.

It focuses on to strengthening the elderly care services through better caregiver access and information support.

What the SHATAYU Dashboard Offers

The SHATAYU dashboard will provides a practical caregiving support.

The main feature of this dashboard is the availability of information about geriatric caregivers across districts and states.

This can also help senior citizens and families locate trained to caregiving support more efficiently.

The dashboard is also designed with the simplified functions to ensure smooth public use.

Focus on Technology-Driven Elder Care

The launch reflects the India’s larger effort to build a stronger care economy using digital technology.

The platforms were unveiled during the national workshop on the “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy.”

The care economy includes the,

• Elder care
• Health-related home support
• Disability support
• Community caregiving services
• Domestic care services

Digital platforms can help bridge access gaps in these sectors.

Why This Matters

India is witnessing a steady rise in the senior citizen population.

This will creates the growing demand for structured care services, caregiver training and accessible support systems.

The JEEVAN and SHATAYU initiatives aim to address these emerging needs via digital intervention.

The move could improve the,

• Senior citizen support access
• Caregiver coordination
• Technology-enabled care delivery
• Policy implementation efficiency
• Community participation in care services