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International Day of Older Persons 2024
- 05 Oct 2024
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment observed International Day of Older Persons 2024 on 1st October 2024.
- Theme for 2024: Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide
- About International Day of Older Persons:
- This day is celebrated to recognise the contributions made by older people and promote the need for inclusive and age-friendly societies.
- Designated by the UN General Assembly on 14th October, 1990, it is based on the Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing (1982) and the UN Principles for Older Persons.
- Commitments & Global Framework:
- The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) aligns with SDG-3 on Good Health and Well-Being.
- India formulated the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) in 1999 and is a signatory to the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (2002).
- As of December 2023, India has 153 million elderly individuals (60+), projected to rise to 347 million by 2050, making up 20.8% of the total population.
- Globally, the elderly population rose from about 260 million in 1980 to 761 million in 2021, with projections indicating it will increase from under 10% in 2021 to around 17% by 2050.
Read More: Empowering India's Elderly.
