Aging is a biological process, experienced by the mankind in all times. However, due to decline in the mortality and fertility levels, in the 20th century, population of elderly in all tile major regions of world, except Africa is growing at a much faster rate than ever in the past. It is further projected that in the coming decades, the proportion and number of elderly in the world population, will grow at a still more rapid pace. In 1990, ahnost half a billion people, slightly more than 9 per cent of the world's population were over 60 years. By 2030 that number will triple to 1.4 billion (World Bank,1994). This phenomenon once associated with the developed countries alone, is becoming apparent in the developing countries as well. Further, due to a more rapid decline in the fertility and mortality levels, the pace of aging of population in the developing countries is likely to be faster than it has been in the developed countries. For example, in Belgium, it took more than 100 years for the share of population over 60 years to double from 9 to 18 percent. In China, this transition will take only 34 years, and in Venezuela, 22 years (World Bank, 1994). For India, it is estimated that the proportion of the elderly (65+) will grow by 242 percent between 1990 and 2025 (Kinsella, 1993). Developing countries will thus have an old demographic profile at a much lower level of socio-economic development than the developed countries. It will have important implications for the policy makers and planners of socio-economic development. The demand for health services and welfare measures for the elderly will increase, as the number of elderly grow. The pressure on resources and transformation of economics have also diluted the economic strength of the elderly. In association with decline in the ability and willingness of the families (under the pressure of modernization and urbanization) to support the elderly, it may further compound the problem of support provision for them. This paper will examine the inter-relationship between the demographic ~ransition and the process of population aging in India. It will also delineate on the socio-economic and demographic implications of the survival of more and more people up to tile elderly ages.
India's All Time NeedThere is significant economic news that India has jumped from number 63rd to number 77th in the world list of 'Ease of Doing Business Index'. As a matter of fact, India has jumped 79 places since 2014. In 2014, India was at 142nd position, while in 2018 it has come down to 77th. This in itself is a huge success. It is also successful and bright because all changes do not come easily in a country like India. Almost every major issue has legal ramifications, protests and agitations. It is also successful and bright because all changes do not come easily in a country like India. China is at 31 st position and we are looking forward to beat the china in coming years.
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