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Preetam KumarAIR 9

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A young and vibrant India today will be an aged India tomorrow. What will be the challenges facing an ageing population in the future? How far do you think India today is ready for this India of tomorrow?

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Introduction

India today has 65% of it population under 29 years and 8% above 60 years which is expected to be nearly 20% by 2050. Hence India is ageing and with it comes many challenges

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India today has 65% of it population under 29 years and 8% above 60 years which is expected to be nearly 20% by 2050

Hence India is ageing and with it comes many challenges

Challenges

Physical barrier like stairs, tram- portation access are daunting for aged
Social security is a major issue where 90% of India's labour force is in unorganised sector
Medical accessibility for aged will be a challenge
Rise in nuclear families tends to leave aged to join old age care
Emotional isolation of aged

The Economic Survey of 2019- 20 has called for India to start preparing for taking care of its old age population in years to come

Readiness of India

201. Of its Labourforce is in unorganised sector with no social security- Grievances in India is at its nascent stage

India has to move fast to fend for its aged population and simultaneously it must also be wise to utilise the experience of the old to maximum.

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Conclusion

India has to move fast to fend for its aged population and simultaneously it must also be wise to utilise the experience of the old to maximum.

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  • Identifies key challenges
  • Mentions Economic Survey
  • Balanced assessment of readiness

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opening

India today has 65% of it population under 29 years and 8% above 60 years...

transition

Hence India is ageing and with it comes many challenges

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utilise the experience of the old

conclusion

India has to move fast to fend for its aged population...

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Preetam Kumar

AIR 9

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Social Issues

Ageing population

Challenges and readiness

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