Analysing Ageing in India in Regional and Global Context

India's population is rapidly ageing, with the number of elderly people expected to double by 2050, representing approximately 20% of the total population.This book highlights ageing issues in India from a wider perspective, bringing in national, regional and global contexts in one frame.It provides a comprehensive analysis of ageing while examining the socio-demographic and epidemiological transitions taking place in this century. The book connects global ageing issues to the Indian context while discussing the challenges and responses towards making a society for all ages.It presents previously uncovered subjects like feminization of ageing, gender-focused empowerment of older adults, medical gerontology growth, informal care needs, and mental well-being as interconnected themes, offering comprehensive insights for contemporary challenges concerning the older population.With expert contributors offering extensive analysis through fresh perspectives, this volume effectively combines t