Elderly population in India (60+)
1961 – 5.6 % (2.47 crore)
2011 – 8.6% (10.38 crore)
Health care services for them
National Centres of Ageing (NCAs) – 2
Regional Geriatric Centres (RGCs) – 19
Dedicated services at District Hospital level – 713
Dedicated services at Community Health Centers – 3430
Elderly health care services are also covered under Ayushman Bharat.
(Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)
