𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥
Dr. Satyawan Saurabh
In the changing environment, nuclear families are keeping the elders away from the threshold of the house. Children have started liking Pubji instead of grandmother’s story, elders have longed to talk to their children. They feel lonely in some corner of the house. They are becoming victims. In such a situation, their mental-economic-social problems are increasing. Pension is decreasing in front of inflation. There is a need to bring separate schemes for the elderly by including the elderly in the Ayushman Yojana along with their health care.
The elders of the house are called the foundation of the family, keeping in mind the experience of the elders, they should be consulted. His affection and love are priceless. The elderly are increasing rapidly in our country, but the resources available for them are decreasing. In such a situation, it becomes the responsibility of all of us that instead of keeping them aside, they should be integrated into the life of the communities to take care of them physically and mentally, where they can contribute substantially to improving the social conditions. It is very important to try to convert the ‘problem’ of the elderly into a ‘solution’.
As the country’s aging population and health challenges emerge, the largest comprehensive national survey in the country has been conducted to scientifically examine the health, economic, and social determinants and consequences of the aging population in India. This is India’s first and the world’s largest survey to date, which provides longitudinal databases to formulate policies and programs for the elderly population on parameters of social, health, and economic well-being. It includes a representative sample of countries and states, a socio-economic profile, comprehensive, contextual focus, longitudinal design, data collection, quality control, and use of Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) technology for Geographic Information System (GIS). This will lead to synergy in various national health programs.
Keeping in view the emerging trends in the demographic, socio-economic, and other relevant areas in the country, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is formulating a National Policy for Senior Citizens, which will cover issues such as financial and food security, health care, and nutrition. has been done, the future population in a developing India will be healthier and live longer. Research indicates that 12% of India’s population will be above the age of 60 by 2030 and according to the United Nations Population Fund; This is expected to increase to 19.4% by 2050.
There are going to be more women than men in the 60+ age group. Increasing longevity has led to an increase in the number of people over the age of 80, accounting for about 11 million people. With nearly 6 lakh people above the age of 100, India will have the largest number of people by 2050. The number of senior citizens is expected to increase from 10.38 crore in 2011 to 17.3 crore in 2026 and 30 crore in 2050. In such a situation, the need for programs for their welfare increases.
increase in life expectancy, nuclearization of families, dependence on others for their day-to-day maintenance, and age-related difficulties; The life of elderly people is a difficult challenge. The problem is compounded for older women due to greater economic dependence. In rural areas, where 70% of the elderly live, economic reasons and poor quality of medical services leads to a serious situation, especially for those over 80 years of age. 5.1 crore elderly population is living below the poverty line and due to increasing crimes against senior citizens, the condition of elderly people is pathetic.
The percentage of senior citizens of India has been increasing at an increasing rate in recent years and this trend is likely to continue. According to the State of World Population 2019 report, six percent of India’s population was 65 years and above. The increase in life expectancy, though desirable, has brought new challenges to the modern world. The problem of increasing population has become a matter of concern for many countries today. Provisions for pensions and healthcare are falling short of the budget. Home to over 100 million elderly and the number expected to triple over the next three decades, India has many challenges to overcome. In the changing environment, nuclear families are keeping the elderly away from the threshold of the house. Children have started liking PUBG instead of grandmother’s story, elders have longed to talk to their children. They are falling prey to loneliness in some corners of the house. In such a situation, their mental-economic-social problems are increasing. Pension is decreasing in front of inflation. There is a dire need to bring separate schemes for the elderly along with their health care by including the elderly in the Ayushman Yojana. So that in every household the elderly are seen as a blessing and not a burden.
