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One in five Indians to be senior citizens by 2050, NHRC urges culturally rooted policies

New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) India is projected to have nearly 35 crore elderly citizens by 2050, with one in every five individuals belonging to the senior age group, posing a significant challenge for policymakers across the country, experts said today here at an event.
They emphasised the imperative to develop family and community-based care models that draw strength from India’s traditional family values while incorporating global best practices.
Viewing ageing as a national asset, NHRC Secretary General, Bharat Lal calls for adapting Scandinavian and Japanese models into India’s policy frameworks entwined with its cultural context.
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