Don't want to miss the best from Business Standard?
Can we expect any scheme for the welfare of old people in terms of health insurance, medical expenses, hospitalisation etc?
- RA Radhakrishna
India today has over 100 million of its citizens over the age of 65 and this number will reach 240 million by 2040. Most of them have little access to care in the twilight years of their life and are often neglected by their families.
The National Health Assurance Programme with the free provision of basic primary care, diagnostics and medicines will go a long way in mitigating the suffering of the elderly who cannot afford care. The National Programme for the elderly which looks at establishing geriatric wards in the district hospitals will cater to chronic, terminal & degenerative diseases, and promises a renewed focus on this ill-developed speciality in India.
- RA Radhakrishna
India today has over 100 million of its citizens over the age of 65 and this number will reach 240 million by 2040. Most of them have little access to care in the twilight years of their life and are often neglected by their families.
The National Health Assurance Programme with the free provision of basic primary care, diagnostics and medicines will go a long way in mitigating the suffering of the elderly who cannot afford care. The National Programme for the elderly which looks at establishing geriatric wards in the district hospitals will cater to chronic, terminal & degenerative diseases, and promises a renewed focus on this ill-developed speciality in India.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%