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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.