Growing Problem of Seniors in India
GROWING PROBLEM OF SENIORS IN INDIA
- 324 MILLION Estimated number of Indians above 60 in
2016; life spans are increasing, facilities are not.
- 38 PERCENTAGE Estimated of joint families currently;
a diminishing support system for seniors.
- 67 PERCENTAGE The number of seniors who are fully
dependent on others for the simplest requirements.
Sources:Economic Times, worldbank.org, Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation.
