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3. Urbanisation and migration have increased the vulnerability of elderly in India. Comment. Also, discuss the measures which should be taken to address their vulnerabilities.

Approach:

Basic theme of the Question is vulnerabilities faced by elderly people due to social changes engendered by increased urbanisation and migration. Answer can be structured in following ways:

Explain how elderly people in Indian demography have become vulnerable due to Urbanization and migration. What are the challenges or drawbacks they face should be listed.

Suggest some measure to deal with issues of elderly.