The Senior Citizens Council is a body corporate governed by the Senior Citizens Council Act 1995, as amended in 2011 and operates under the aegis of this Ministry.  

Its main objectives are to:

(i)    promote generally activities and projects for the welfare of senior citizens;

(ii)   maintain effective communication with senior citizens;

(iii)  establish contacts with organisations engaged in similar activities in Mauritius and abroad

(iv)  advise the government on matters relating to the welfare of senior citizens; and

(v)  implement such policies and programmes in favour of senior citizens, as may be specified or approved by the Minister.

Contact details

Address: Astor Court, Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis

Telephone No: 211 3246