There are nearly 106 million elderly persons in India; 54 million females and 52 million males aged 60 years or above. According to a report, the number of elderly persons is expected to grow to 170 million by 2025 in India.
To make our readers aware about the current state of senior citizens in India, we are here with recent stats and data on the condition of senior citizens.
Senior Citizens in India: Status and Data 2021
- Among all senior citizens, 69% of senior citizens of India live in rural areas and 31% are in urban areas.
- Over 15 million senior citizens in India are homeless.
- According to the NRCB, Mumbai has been mentioned as the most unsafe city for elderly citizens in India.
- 63% of elderly men and 26% of elderly women were working in rural areas. In urban areas, only 42% of elderly men and about 13% of elderly women were working.
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- According to the 2018 NRCB reports, Ahmedabad contributes to 18.4 % of the total crime against seniors in India – assault and theft have been the most reported crimes in Ahmedabad so far.
- The percent of literacy among elderly persons increased from 27% in 1991 to 45% in 2011.
- In the age group of 60 – 64 years, 75% persons were married while 21% were widowed. Remaining 4% were either never married or divorced.
- There are around 728 old age homes in India. Almost half of them are free of cost.
Governmental facilities for senior citizens:
- Many government and private hospitals provide concessions to the older persons in the treatment of diseases like cardiac problems, diabetes, kidney problems, blood pressure, joint problems and eye problems.
- Indian railways give 30% concessions in the ticket prices to all the persons aged 60 years and above. It is 50% for women aged over 60 years. Proof of age is required.
Senior care and support NGOs in India
Maya Care Foundation, Pune
Maya Care Foundation was founded in 2009 to support the senior community of the Pune region. Since 2009, this NGO has grown to provide services in more than 10 cities all over India and also in the UK. Maya Care Foundation has done remarkable work in the field of senior care and support from their beginning.
Address: Subhash Nagar, Lane no 4, Pune
Contact No: 9552510400, 9552510411
Aapke Saath, Amritsar
Aapke Saath was founded by Abhay Joshi and Manjiri Gokhale Jain in 2019 with the goal of making lives less vulnerable and more bearable for the at-risk communities of Amritsar. Along with helping senior citizens, this NGO is also lending a helping hand towards the unprivileged children of the Amritsar region.
Address: New pawan nagar, Amritsar, Punjab region
Contact No: 078376 25080
Support seniors of India
If you want to work for seniors who are homeless and living a troubled life, connect with local NGOs to help them. If there is no such NGO in your area, support them through meals and medical facilities.
Do you know an NGO that deserves to be on our website? Email us at hello@helplocal.in to make a recommendation. Here’s the complete list of senior care NGOs in India
