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Download or read book Ageing in India written by Moneer Alam and published by Academic Foundation. This book was released on 2006 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The socioeconomic, health, and public-policy aspects of aging in India are presented in this study that draws on empirical research to assess the country’s preparedness. This analysis argues that many of the fundamental issues that need to be addressed by a country with a large aging population are not fully understood by public agencies. A number of policy options for the welfare of the growing number of elderly, particularly women, are proposed.