- According to the India Aging Report 2023, awareness about social welfare schemes is low among the elderly in India.
- This report has been prepared by the United Nations Population Fund, India in collaboration with the International Institute for Population Sciences.
- It highlights the challenges, opportunities and institutional responses related to elder care in India.
- The number of elderly people in India's population is expected to be 20% by 2050.
- Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) and Annapurna Yojana are the three major government schemes for the elderly.
- 55% are aware of Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS).
- 44% know about Old Age Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS). 12% people know about Annapurna Yojana.
- According to the India Aging Report 2023, access to social security schemes for older persons with disabilities is very low.
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