{"id":20262,"date":"2024-07-21T06:35:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T06:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jammubulletin.com\/site\/?p=20262"},"modified":"2024-07-21T06:35:10","modified_gmt":"2024-07-21T06:35:10","slug":"elderly-population-in-india-expected-to-double-by-2050-unfpa-india-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jammubulletin.com\/site\/elderly-population-in-india-expected-to-double-by-2050-unfpa-india-chief\/","title":{"rendered":"Elderly Population In India Expected To Double By 2050: UNFPA India Chief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi, Jul 21: India\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/jammubulletin.com\/site\/cs-addresses-41st-national-pensioners-day-celebrations-at-jammu\/\">elderly population<\/a> is expected to double by 2050, UNFPA India chief Andrea Wojnar said, stressing that more investment in healthcare, housing and pensions is needed, especially for older women who are \u201cmore likely to live alone and face poverty\u201d.In an interview with PTI given days after the World Population Day on July 11, Resident Representative for UNFPA India, Wojnar, outlined key population trends that India is prioritising to accelerate sustainable development.<br \/>\nThese trends include the youthful population, ageing population, urbanisation, migration, and climate resilience, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for the nation.<br \/>\nShe said as the number of individuals, aged 60 and above, is projected to double to 346 million by 2050, there is a pressing need for increased investment in healthcare, housing and pension schemes.<br \/>\n\u201c\u2026especially for older women who are more likely to live alone and face poverty,\u201d she said.<br \/>\nIndia boasts a substantial youthful population, with 252 million people aged between 10 and 19 years, the UNFPA India head said.<br \/>\nShe highlighted that investing in health, education, job training, and job creation, alongside promoting gender equality, can unlock the potential of this demographic, driving the nation toward sustainable progress.<br \/>\n\u201cWith India projected to be 50 per cent urban by 2050, building smart cities, strong infrastructure, and affordable housing is crucial to manage slum growth, air pollution, and environmental issues,\u201d Wojnar said.<br \/>\n\u201cUrban plans should also consider women\u2019s needs for safety and security, and access to health care and education and jobs to promote gender equality and improve overall quality of life,\u201d she said.<br \/>\nShe also noted that managing internal and external migration requires meticulous planning, skills development, and economic opportunity distribution.<br \/>\nAddressing the specific challenges faced by women as migrants or spouses left behind is essential for balanced growth. 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