India's elderly population to reach 319 mn by 2050
Ahmedabad Mirror|December 07, 2024
Calls for a unified action to address healthcare challenges
India's elderly population to reach 319 mn by 2050

The elderly population currently stands at about 104 million in India, which is projected to rise to 319 million by 2050, calling for a unified action to address healthcare challenges, experts said on Friday.

Healthy aging is about fostering physical, mental, and social well-being in order to enable people to live long, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Experts said that the government has been addressing this subject through laudable initiatives, but over the years, major issues around elderly healthcare have emerged.

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