Ageing with Dignity: Public Policy, Intergenerational Equity, and the Political Economy of Elder Care in India | Aneesh K A, Mishthi Chanana and Arya Joshi

Population ageing is emerging as a significant demographic and policy challenge worldwide, affecting both developed and developing economies (United Nations, 2023). Older people constitute a notable yet under-recognised repository of social and experiential capital. Yet, this population often stands among the most vulnerable, facing conjoined challenges of health access, social exclusion, and legal protection.

The psychosocial implications of ageing can be interpreted through Erik Erikson