Widely acclaimed for its very concept this programme comes as a ray of hope for many elders with no family, financial or social support. HelpAge India links them with sponsors who provide for their basic financial & medical needs. HelpAge encourages people to adopt "Grans". Nearly 15,000 people have been adopted under this project. We partner with more than 200 rural and urban based NGOs in 23 states of the country. Earlier etched on a welfare/ delivery mode this program now ensures the participation of older persons and also aims to increase their awareness of their rights and entitlement.