AWARNESS PROGRAMME AT OLD AGE HOMES UNDER GUWAHATI CITY
On Thursday, 14 May 2026, the two Commissioners of the Pranam Commission, Shri Phanindra Kumar Bujar Baruah and Smti Jugabala Buragohain, visited old age homes in Guwahati city under their leadership. The team visited “Life Line Care Home” at Satgaon, “Amar Ghar” at Barbari VIP Road, and “Jai Mata Di” Old Age Home at Forest Gate. During the visits, they interacted with the residents, enquired about their well-being, and created awareness regarding the activities and functions of the Commission.
Special discussions were held with residents who had taken shelter in these homes after being neglected by their children, including those employed under the Government of Assam. The Commissioners provided guidance and counselling to them.
The Commission observed that most of the residents were living happily and that the staff members were working with great sincerity and dedication. However, in terms of infrastructure, especially at Life Line Care Home and Jai Mata Di Ashram, there is still considerable scope for improvement. Some recommendations and suggestions identified by the Commission were also conveyed during the visit.
The team was accompanied by the Commission’s accountant, Arup Kumar Das, and staff member Abhijit Baishya.
*LIFE LINE CARE HOME:
Continuous care home & home for Senior Citizens afflicted with Alzheimer’s Dementia under the aegid of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Govt. of India at Satgaon Ambari Guwahati-781071.The persons were sent by the Social welfare Deptt, Govt. of Assam.
Total Resident : 20 ( Male-07/Female-13)
Mentally Disorder : 06 ( Male-03/Female-03)
Total staff : 11 Nos
Superintendent : Sri Mridul Dutta ( Ph-9707724554)
Observation –
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No case for PRANAM
*AMARGHAR OLD AGE HOME:
A paid Senior Citizen Home run by the trust:-Ambikagiri Memorial Trust Society at Patharquary, Hengerabari Boikunthapur Guwahati -781171.The home accomoded one beded/ two beded and three beded rooms in rent from 3000/- to 7500/-. Some persons were came by own dicision and some other’s were sent by their relatives.
Total Resident : 36 ( Male-13/Female-23 )
Staff : 10 Nos
Superintendent : Mrs Chanda Dutta ( Ph- 8135845264 )
Observation-
1. There are two person one male and one female residing in PRANAM Commission’s jurisdiction relevant.But they are not agree to any complain against their children.
Mr Binod Hazarika resides there for six months after the death of his wife. He has two sons and they are also servicing in private sector with good condition. Mr Hazarika is a pension holder amount of Rs 35,000/- from Indian Railway. He has no necessary further money and also staying there happily.
Mrs Sarala Devi resides there for an one year by her self interest. She has 5 nos of daughter and one son and all are married. She is a pention holder an amount of Rs 15,000/- from education deptt. Govt. of Assam. At present she has no any complain against her children.
*JAI MATADI ORPHAN,OLDAGE AND MENTAL HOME:
The home run by Prem Bandhan Human Development Society situated at 1 No Mathgharia,Santinagar Guwahati – 781171.The home is only for women,where at 75 nos women reside in there. The home run by public donation and Central Govt. Project . Main donar of the home is Oil India Limited, Noonmati.
Total Resident : 75 ( All are womens )
Staff : 10 Nos
Superintendent : Mrs Premalata Saikia ( Ph- 9706055763)
Observation-
No case for PRANAM
