New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- The Delhi government is set to launch the 'Vayo Anand' scheme to provide senior citizens with safe and comfortable spaces where they can spend time, socialise and stay active. Recreational centres will offer facilities such as indoor games, televisions, computers, newspapers, magazines and books, along with yoga and meditation sessions.

The centres will also organise monthly medical camps, health and fitness activities, storytelling, painting, craft, pottery, nutritional counselling and outdoor trips. National festivals, International Yoga Day and Senior Citizens' Day will also be celebrated, with at least five to six special programmes held every year.

The centres will operate at least five days a week, for seven ...