Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 192 wordsTheir whole copy
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Indian society is characterized by increasing nuclearization and skewed migration trends, severely impacting our Elderly.
Changing family structure & migration impacting Elders:
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'Ruralization of old Age' as youth migrates to urban for job, Edun, etc.
Nuclear families and neglect of Elderly people.
Intersectional deprivation on females: Feminizatton of old Age (1033/1000) Govt: F M
Poor impact even on children as Elderly act as agents of Socialization.
Rural-urban divide: lack of Elderly societies in rural India.
Rising cost of living and neglect of Elderly ↳ even violence
Insufficient Infra like old Age, etc.
Limited expanse of pension and other social security coverage.
loss of self worth and dignity in elderly ↳ High issue of mental Agony & pain (NIMHANS Report: Suicidal Tendencies in > 40% elderly)
Initiatives underway:
- decade of healthy and productive Ageing (2020-2030; MOH&FW)
- Startups leading the change:
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Apps like [Alcare] [maitri] (all needs of (connects old elderly at one Age & foster place) home homes)
Thus; as Indian society Ages; we need to reap our "Silver dividend" and enhance dignity of our Elderly as per constitutional & societal ethos.