National Policy for Older Persons in India
Published: Jul 25, 2019
Photo: Prasad
Elderly women need to be conferred rights to help with poverty reduction and address deprivations of various kinds. Seen here are a group of elderly women in a marriage ceremony in Kalpeni, Lakshadweep.
Abstract: Although India’s national policy for older persons has been in effect since 1999, it faces a number of challenges. The policy—while comprehensive—needs to further evolve to effectively safeguard the wellbeing of the country’s older segment.
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