Question

India has finally woken up to the needs of the country’s elderly. With the number of people in the 60 - plus age group in India expected to increase to 100 million in 2013 and to 198 million in 2030, the health ministry is all set to roll out the

• A. National Programme for Health care of the Elderly
• B. National Programme for Senior Citizens
• C. National Programme for Old Aged
• D. Rashtriya Vriddha Swasthya Yojana

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The question in focus pertains to a government initiative to address the healthcare needs of India's growing elderly population. We are tasked with identifying the correct name of this program from the given options. The information provided highlights the expected increase in the population of individuals aged 60 and above, reaching 100 million by 2013 and 198 million by 2030.

The options to consider are:

• National Programme for Health care of the Elderly
• National Programme for Senior Citizens
• National Programme for Old Aged
• Rashtriya Vriddha Swasthya Yojana

The correct answer is National Programme for Health care of the Elderly. This program is specifically aimed at addressing the healthcare needs of the elderly, reflecting the growing attention to this demographic segment by the health ministry in response to the statistical findings of an increasing elderly population.