Vriddha Seva वृद्ध सेवा
"Respect those who built our tomorrow."
Respect and care for those who built our tomorrow.
Vriddha Seva stands with India's elderly — against loneliness, neglect and abandonment. We bring companionship, care and dignity to those who gave us everything.
An elder's greatest need is often not money, but to be seen and heard. We build that human connection, and awareness of the rights and care they deserve.
— Taittiriya Upanishad
A generation we too easily forget
Sources: HelpAge India and UN population projections.
Four ways this mission honours our elders
Companionship, care and connection — the things that matter most.
1 · Companionship Circles
Regular visits, calls and community circles that turn isolation into belonging.
2 · Care & Health
Support with health check-ups, medicines, mobility and everyday wellbeing.
3 · Rights Awareness
Helping elders and families use the Senior Citizens Act and available services.
4 · Intergenerational Bonds
Bringing children and elders together — so wisdom is honoured and no one is alone.
How we turn a story into change
Listen
To elders who feel unseen.
Understand
Loneliness & care gaps.
Research
What ageing with dignity needs.
Act
Companionship, care & rights.
Change
Elders honoured, never alone.
Build 500 elder-companionship circles.
We publish our reach openly and honestly.
See the Impact DashboardVriddha Seva — 2026 target
35%Companionship circles established
Elder health support
28%Progress toward 10,000 elders supported
The research behind this mission
We ground our work in credible, published evidence. Explore key national studies and reports on this issue.
Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) — Wave 1
IIPS · India Report 2020
The largest study of India's elderly (73,000+ adults) — health, economic & social wellbeing.
Read the reportReports open in a new tab. We cite these sources for public awareness and do not claim authorship.
Current government schemes for this cause
National programmes working on this issue. We align our grassroots work with these initiatives — and help people access them.
Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY)
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Integrated care, homes & assistive devices (RVY) for senior citizens.
Official websiteElderline — 14567
National Helpline for Senior Citizens
Toll-free help for elders: information, guidance, emotional & field support.
Official websiteOfficial government portals — open in a new tab. Vedanvesha Sansthan is an independent organisation and is not affiliated with these schemes.
मातृदेवो भव पितृदेवो भव।
Mātṛdevo bhava, pitṛdevo bhava
“Revere your mother and father as the divine.”
— Taittiriya Upanishad