Despite 66 years after Independence, and claims by the Government about reforms and growth of economy, India shamefully stands at 73rd position out 97 countries in the world on elderly care. Sri Lanka (36) is above India, while Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan are below India.
This is as per report of the Global Age Watch Index (GAWI).The report further states that “India fares poorly in almost all four domains: Health status (85), Employment and Education (73) Enabling environment(72)and Income security”.
What the Indian Rulers have to say?