3 min readMohaliFeb 4, 2026 10:56 AM IST The long-pending demand for an Old Age Home for senior citizens in Mohali is finally moving towards reality, marking a major success of sustained legal and social efforts led by Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi. After nearly 11 years of legal proceedings and hearings in the High Court, the Punjab government has granted approval for the construction of a modern Old Age Home in Mohali. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Deputy Mayor Bedi said the struggle initiated to ensure dignity, safety and care for senior citizens has now reached the implementation stage, bringing much-needed relief to elderly residents of the city. He stated that keeping the “Tap a Old Age Home” model in view, a comprehensive plan has been prepared for Mohali. As per the decision, GMADA will provide three acres of land free of cost for the project. The facility will have accommodation for nearly 150 senior citizens, offering them a family-like environment along with comprehensive healthcare and daily living facilities. Deputy Mayor Bedi said …