Problems of Senior Citizen and their solution  (English, Paperback, Dr. Binod Kumar Sinha)

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