Problems Of Senior Citizen And Their Solution

<p>According to Population Census 2011 there are nearly<br/>104 million elderly persons (aged 60 years or above)<br/>in India; 53 million females and 51 million males. A<br/>report released by the United Nations Population Fund<br/>and Help Age India suggests that the number<br/>of elderly persons is expected to grow to 173 million by<br/>2026.<br/>ï‚· The cost-norms of Integrated Programmed for Older<br/>Persons (IPOP) Scheme implemented by Ministry of Social<br/>Justice and Empowerment has been revised i.e. 01-04-<br/>2015. The average increase in cost norm ranges between<br/>70-110%.<br/>ï‚· According to Population Census 2011 there are nearly<br/>104 million elderly persons (aged 60 years or above) in<br/>India; 53 million females and 51 million males.<br/>ï‚· Both the share and size of elderly population is increasing<br/>over time. From 5.6% in 1961 the proportion has increased<br/>to 8.6% in 2011. For males it was marginally lower at 8.2%<br/>while for females it was 9.0%. As regards rural and urban<br/>areas 71% of elderly population resides in rural areas while<br/>29 % is in urban areas.</p>