India has the world’s largest youth population, with nearly two-thirds of us under 35. We repeat that statistic often, and we usually stop there. The other half of it is that India is ageing faster than at any point in its history. Indians above sixty numbered 14.9 crore in 2022 and will reach ≈ 35…
In this edition, Clear Cut speaks with Rohit Prasad, Chief Executive Officer at HelpAge India, to trace India’s eldercare journey—from relief-based welfare to rights-based, community-driven ageing support— highlighting why economic security, healthcare access, and social inclusion are critical to building a dignified, age-friendly India. Personal Journey My career has spanned research and consulting, public health,…
India is standing at the threshold of one of the most profound demographic shifts in its history. By 2050, one in every five Indians will be over the age of 60. Advances in healthcare have helped us live longer, but they have also exposed us with various challenges. Among the many challenges confronting older adults…
In a narrow lane in the old city of Varanasi, 79-yearold Chandrika Prasad Grandpa had spent a lifetime in daily wage labour, only to find himself bedridden, nearly blind, and going hungry in old age — his ration card discontinued, his hip fractured after a stray cow knocked him down, and his son nowhere in…
Kerala’s 2026 Elderly Budget acknowledges rapid ageing by allocating ₹46,236 crore toward pensions, healthcare, and elder support systems, making ageing a central policy priority. It offers a scalable framework for India, though its success relies on Kerala’s strong social infrastructure and governance model. India is a country of the young. Or so the story goes,…
