Virendra Kumar will launch the JEEVAN mobile application for senior citizens and the SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregivers during a virtual programme focused on strengthening India's care economy
Several surveys across India have revealed that elders suffer neglect and abuse not just in public but also often at home. This is ironic for a nation that takes pride in its culture and the long tradition of respecting and caring for the elders
Old age is not just about a weakened body. It is a journey back to dependency, often harder than infancy — because society offers no celebration or emotional support for it