India's Elderly

Interview: Ageing Indian population set to pose a daunting healthcare challenge within a decade

Instead of targeted programmes that can be politicised, the country needs a comprehensive health service that works for all, says Professor Rama V Baru.

Nushaiba Iqbal, IndiaSpend.com
· Oct 20, 2023 · 07:30 pm
In a UP district, an NGO is helping aged villagers fill up documents to avail pension benefits

Around 12.4 million elderly people, of the state’s total 15.4 million, live in rural areas.

Abhijeet Jadhav
· Jan 04, 2020 · 09:30 pm
In Maharashtra, the youth’s migration to cities is driving up healthcare costs for those left behind

Ill-equipped facilities, illiteracy and residents’ dependence on children have crippled the healthcare system.

Abhijeet Jadhav
· Dec 31, 2019 · 09:30 pm

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