India, April 6 -- Despite the optimism surrounding the potential dividends from India's youth population, demographic ageing is underway. All but five of India's 28 states have fertility rates below replacement levels, with the share of older adults growing faster than all other age cohorts. However, existing policies, laws, and schemes targeting older adults have fallen short. Poor drafting, limited implementation, and a disproportionate focus on youth needs have hindered their effectiveness. As India continues its demographic shift, addressing the issues of older adults is becoming increasingly urgent. This brief examines India's current laws and schemes designed to support older adults, evaluating their focus and effectiveness to asses...