Discuss the concept of healthy active ageing in the context of demographic shifts in India. How does it contribute to social inclusion?
Introduction
Currently around 10% of Indian population is over the age of 60 years which is going to increase to 20% in the next 20 years.
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Main Body
Healthy active ageing refers to the process of ensuring that the ageing population of our country is active and healthy.
Current Issues faced by elderly:
Healthy active ageing will increase by:
i) Investment in geriatric care - research and development in old age disease, infrastructure, doctors
ii) Creating a healthy environment - pollution free, diets (varied and nutritious)
iii) Focusing on the social security of elderly - pension / social security scheme.
(i) National old-age pension scheme, PM Vaya Vandana Yojana.
This will contribute to social inclusion in the following ways:
i) Inclusion of the elderly in economy:
(i) mentorship programme
ii) Decision making and advisory role
iii) Raising age of retirement - inclusion
iv) Provision of services for the elderly.
According to NITI Aayog, Silver economy is going to multiply many times and offers great opportunities.
Conclusion
Demographic shifts will lead to increase in dependent population. Policy action's must be proactive to create an atmosphere for their social inclusion.
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Circular diagram showing 'Current Issues faced by elderly' with branches for mental health issues, physiological issues, low financial capability and poor social security, and exclusion from active participation
- Provides relevant demographic data (10% to 20% projection)
- Identifies key challenges faced by elderly
- Distinguishes between mental and physiological issues
- Mentions investment in geriatric care as solution
Aditya Agarwal
Demographic Shifts and Elderly Welfare
Healthy Active Ageing and Social Inclusion
Geriatric care and elderly population management
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