Revelation in the fact that it has the largest youth population in the world, India should remember that the number of elderly is also immense. India has an elderly population It is estimated to reach 2050 and reach 347 million. This is a cause of concern because the elderly will create about 20.8 percent of the population by crossing the number of children between the age of 0–14 years. Serious figures demand immediate and comprehensive action through a strong legal framework.
The establishment of dedicated units within the police departments to handle complaints of misuse of adults, and can serve as a preventive by imposing rigorous punishment on criminals. Apart from legal initiative and awareness efforts, experts say that the government and civil society should cooperate:
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Provide accessible and effective support system including helpline and consultation
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Educational programs
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Encourage the development of senior-friendly housing and community centers
Ironically, the increasing incidence of elderly abuse by close relatives is happening in an era when there is a frequent nonsense about S.Was worried And sWhat did he do Culture. For centuries, Indian ethos insisted on serving the elderly not only as a responsibility but also as a source of blessings. Like a proverb “Matrudevo Bhava, Pitrudevo Bhava, Acharyadevo Bhava,“Religious texts, and folklore all strengthen the sanctity of philosophy bonds.
In a technology-intelligence-operated time when someone is measured by the ability to acquire value, it is essential for the country (where many senior citizens remain technical-free) to create institutions that not only ensure the safety and rights of the elderly, but also their dignity and self-values through employment, rehabilitation and long-term care.
To address this issue not only requires legal and social intervention, but will also be a collective to put the welfare and dignity of the elders at the forefront. After all, age does not mean.
(The author is an experienced journalist and expert in Rajasthan politics. In addition to serving as a resident editor at NDTV, he has been a professor of journalism at the University of Rajasthan in Jaipur. He tweeted on @rajanmahan. This is an opinion article and a writer about individuals. The Quint Neither endors nor responsible for them.)
