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Senior Care: Where Do The Markets Stand?
<p>Malathi Renati is in conversation with Asheesh Gupta, co-founder of Samarth, one of India’s leading eldercare organisations, about how India is building, staffing and paying for care for its senior citizens.</p><p>Fact: India has close to 16 crore people aged 60 and above, and that number is expected to reach about 35 crore by 2050. From a senior citizen demographic of 7-10% currently to 20-25%.</p><p>More of their care is now bought: home attendants, nurses, care managers. Much of it sits outside any clear regulation. We must act now and establish policies to address these gaps.</p><p><br>All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in </p>