Senior Citizen Concessions — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
Not a constitutional amendment, but a significant legislative update.	2019	The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was introduced to broaden the definition of 'children' and 'relatives', include 'senior citizen' in the definition of 'parent', and enhance the maximum maintenance amount. It also aimed to provide for the registration of home care service agencies and establish a dedicated helpline. The Bill lapsed with the dissolution of the 16th Lok Sabha.	Though it lapsed, its introduction indicated a legislative intent to strengthen the Act, address lacunae, and adapt to evolving needs, particularly concerning the definition of dependents and the scope of maintenance. It highlighted areas where the original 2007 Act needed refinement to be more effective.