Question Q.8GS2GS2
The increasing elderly population in India faces numerous challenges highlighting the need for a comprehensive policy framework to manage this demographic transition. Analyse.
Introduction
The elderly population in India is increasing indicating a demographic transition in the country.
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Main Body
The elderly population in India is increasing indicating a demographic transition in the country.
Importance of elderly population to the country:
1Formation of social capital for development.
2Crucial source of experience for human development.
3Component of dependent population leading to the responsibility of the working age population.
4Necessary for establishing the goal of social justice under the welfare state. (Article 38)
Need for comprehensive policy framework:
1Economic dependence of elderly on family.
2Lack of social security, health insurance support for medical needs.
3Dependence on care economy for support requiring medical needs.
4High out of pocket expenditure makes healthcare unaffordable for elderly.
5Increased instances of mental health degradation, depression, homeles ness.
Government Measures:
Atal Pension Scheme
Rashtriya Vayav Scheme
COMPANION Program
SACRED Portal
Way forward:
Increasing budget allocation for healthcare
Nutritional elderly citizen policy
Social security measures → old age homes, recreational dues
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The concept of time bank practiced in Sweden can be a practice that can be useful for integration of silver economy with the demographic dividend.
— ANKITA ANIL PATIL · AIR 140
185 words6 paragraphs8 bullet points
Conclusion
The concept of time bank practiced in Sweden can be a practice that can be useful for integration of silver economy with the demographic dividend.
25 words
- Comprehensive coverage of elderly population issues
- Lists multiple government schemes
- Links to constitutional provisions (Article 38)
- International best practice reference
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Topper
ANKITA ANIL PATIL
AIR 1402025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger
Paradox of Poverty
Elderly Population and Social Security
Writing Stats
224
Total words
6
Paragraphs
8
Bullets
formal and analytical
Tone