Chennai, Mar 14 (Reporter) The Tamil Nadu government will set up 25 Anbu Cholai centres for the overall wellbeing of senior citizens in the state, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said on Friday. Presenting the Budget for the year 2025-26 in the State Assembly, he said Old age is an inevitable stage of human life, and is often accompanied by challenges of loneliness, medical care, and financial dependency. To ensure the overall well-being of senior citizens, 25 ‘Anbucholai’ centres will be established in Municipal Corporations, including Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Salem, Tiruppur, Erode, Thoothukudi, Vellore, Thanjavur, and Dindigul, with a financial allocation of Rs.10 crore. "In these day care centres, the elderly can engage in companionship and meaningful activities", the Minister said. Each 'Anbucholai' centre will provide various services, including day-care assistance, arrangements for essential medical care, and recreational activities, with the support of voluntary organizations, he added...////...