NITI Aayog’s Report on Senior Care Reforms in India
On 16th February, 2024, NITI Aayog released a position paper titled “Senior Care Reforms in India: Reimagining the Senior Care Paradigm”, addressing the pressing need for a comprehensive approach to elder care.
Major Findings
Status of Elderly Population in India
- Senior citizens, i.e. people aged 60 years and above, currently comprise a little over 10% of the population, translating to about 104 million.
- The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) projects that elderly population will make up 158 million people by 2025, it is the one that is ageing at the fastest rate.
- By 2050, the elderly population in India would be ....