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National Policy for Senior Citizens: 2011

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The foundation of the new policy, known as the “National Policy for Senior Citizens 2011†is based on several factors. These include the demographic explosion among the elderly, the changing economy and social milieu, advancement in medical research, science and technology and high levels of destitution among the elderly rural poor (51 million elderly live below the poverty line). A higher proportion of elderly women than men experience loneliness and are dependent on children. Social deprivations and exclusion, privatization of health services and changing pattern of morbidity affect the elderly. All those of 60 years and above are senior citizens. This policy addresses issues concerning senior citizens living in urban and rural areas, special needs of the „oldest old? and older women. URL:[http://socialjustice.nic.in/pdf/dnpsc.pdf].

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  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment GOI, 2011. "National Policy for Senior Citizens: 2011," Working Papers id:4464, eSocialSciences.
    • Handle: RePEc:ess:wpaper:id:4464
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