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About the Conference
Objectives
Reframe Ageing as Opportunity
- To reframe ageing as an opportunity by highlighting the socio-economic and cultural contributions of older persons, and promoting active and healthy aging models.
Explore Innovative Programmes
- To explore innovative programmes and policies in practice across countries and states that reimagine elderly roles in society and foster age-inclusivity.
Facilitate Dialogue
- To facilitate dialogue amongst diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, private sector, academia and civil society, to develop age-inclusive initiatives that harness the demographic transition for productive activities and national welfare.
Showcase Scalable Best Practices
- To showcase scalable best practices and research from India and globally that can be leveraged to drive interventions in healthcare, care economy, digital inclusion and more.
Key Themes
Strengthening Elderly Welfare: Policy and Practice
- Evaluating existing frameworks like the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) and the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
- Understanding the roles of key ministries (Social Justice, Health, Finance, Rural Development).
- Addressing gaps in awareness, implementation, and coordination across sectors.
- Benchmarking Indian policy responses with global practices.
Health and Mental Well-being of the Elderly
- Managing chronic diseases and multimorbidity.
- Promoting mental health and emotional well-being.
- Enhancing geriatric care through integrated, affordable healthcare models.
- Training caregivers and exploring telemedicine and digital health tools.
Leveraging Ageing for Growth and Development
- Recognising older persons as active contributors through work, volunteerism, and mentorship.
- Promoting lifelong learning through initiatives like Third Age Universities.
- Encouraging intergenerational engagement to foster community and cultural continuity.
Shaping Futures: Preparing for an Ageing Society
- Developing age-friendly infrastructure and accessible public spaces.
- Creating awareness around government schemes, legal aid, and digital and financial literacy.
- Scaling up care economy services with support from public, private, and NGO sectors.
- Harnessing technology to meet the unique needs of the elderly.
Join Us
This conference is a step towards building an inclusive and supportive environment for India’s ageing population. Whether you are a policymaker, healthcare provider, entrepreneur, or citizen advocate, your insights and engagement are critical.
Who Should Attend
- Policymakers and Government Officials
- Researchers and Academics
- Healthcare Professionals
- NGOs and Civil Society Organisations
- Private Sector Representatives
- Urban Planners and Technologists
- Students and Young Professionals interested in Social Policy
Join Us
Globally, ageing is reshaping population structures. In India, the elderly population has already reached 140 million (10% of the population as of 2022) and is projected to grow to 347 million by 2050. This transition poses serious challenges—from inadequate pension coverage and rising healthcare needs to increasing caregiving burdens in an era of nuclear families. However, it also offers a chance to harness the experience, skills, and wisdom of older persons through inclusive models of growth, support, and engagement.
National Conference on Ageing in India: Emerging Realities, Evolving Responses
Registration form
National Conference on Ageing in India: Emerging Realities, Evolving Responses
Date: 1st August, Friday
Venue: Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Registration form
National Conference on Ageing in India: Emerging Realities, Evolving Responses
Date: 1st August, Friday
Venue: Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi