India’s elderly population to reach 34 crore by 2050: Expert

With falling birth rates, India’s elderly population is rising, with those above 60 projected to reach 34 crore by 2050. Anvayaa founder Prashanth Reddy says migration, changing family structures, and loneliness are reshaping elder care needs, stressing that India must urgently build stronger support systems beyond healthcare to care for its ageing population.