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Sleep deprivation is a common health problem among senior citizens, especially those residing in old age homes. Age-related physiological changes, chronic illnesses, psychological stress, loneliness, and environmental factors contribute significantly to poor sleep quality among the elderly. Sleep deprivation adversely affects physical health, emotional well-being, cognitive functioning, and quality of life. Psycho-education is a structured, non-pharmacological intervention that enhances knowledge, coping abilities, and healthy sleep behaviors. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a psycho-education module on sleep deprivation among senior citizens residing in selected old age homes in Rajasthan. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test research design was adopted. The study was conducted among 300 senior citizens, selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a socio-demographic proforma and a standardized sleep deprivation assessment scale. The psycho-education module included information on sleep physiology, sleep hygiene practices, relaxation techniques, stress management, and lifestyle modification. The findings revealed a significant reduction in post-test sleep deprivation scores compared to pre-test scores (p < 0.001), indicating the effectiveness of the psycho-education module. Significant associations were found between post-test sleep deprivation scores and selected demographic variables such as age, presence of chronic illness, and duration of stay in old age homes. The study concludes that psycho-education is an effective, economical, and feasible intervention for improving sleep among senior citizens.