New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- India is projected to have nearly 35 crore elderly citizens by 2050, with one in every five individuals belonging to the senior age group, posing a significant challenge for policymakers across the country, experts said today here at an event.
They emphasised the imperative to develop family and community-based care models that draw strength from India's traditional family values while incorporating global best practices.
Viewing ageing as a national asset, NHRC Secretary General, Bharat Lal calls for adapting Scandinavian and Japanese models into India's policy frameworks entwined with its cultural context.
In his inaugural address on 'Ageing in India: Emerging realities, evolving responses', NHRC Chairperson, Justi...