The event was organised by Confederation of Senior Citizens' Associations of Delhi (CSCAD) and HelpAge India.
A report by the NGO on elder abuse in India in 2014 claims 50 per cent of senior citizens in India experience abuse in some form. Within the tier-I cities surveyed, Delhi ranks the lowest (22 per cen) with Bengaluru on top (75 per cent).
Elders across cities were asked about abusers within their family. Daughters-in-law (61 per cent) and sons (59 per cent) emerged as the top most perpetrators.
The app seeks to provide a one-click emergency service to senior citizens in need.
In case of emergencies, it will connect them to the local police station, hospital or old-age home.
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