"elderly-population"

Rethink ageing as a social developmental challenge to reap the demographic dividend

Without regular check-ins, social engagement, or reliable systems of care, many elderly individuals are left to fend for themselves

Declining fertility rates and longer life expectancies present a complex situation for India, necessitating provisions for social security and healthcare for the increasing elderly population

Says as number of individuals, aged 60 and above, is projected to double to 346 million by 2050, there's a need for investment in healthcare, housing and pension schemes