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International Day of Older Persons 2024

Context:

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment observed International Day of Older Persons 2024 on 1st October 2024.

Relevance:

GS II: Government Policies and Interventions

International Day of Older Persons 2024 Overview:

  • Theme for 2024:
    • “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide.”
  • Purpose of the International Day of Older Persons:
    • This day honors the contributions of older adults to society and emphasizes the necessity for inclusive and age-friendly environments globally.
    • It was officially established by the UN General Assembly on 14th October 1990, drawing from the Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing (1982) and the UN Principles for Older Persons.
  • Global Commitments and Framework:
    • The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) supports Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG-3), which focuses on good health and well-being.
    • India established the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) in 1999, and it is part of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (2002).
  • Elderly Population Data:
    • As of December 2023, India has 153 million people aged 60 and above, with this figure expected to rise to 347 million by 2050, representing 20.8% of the nation’s total population.
    • Globally, the population of older persons increased from 260 million in 1980 to 761 million in 2021, with projections indicating this will rise to 17% of the total global population by 2050.

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