Though often regarded as a #burden, #elderly #women play a crucial role in their families and #communities through paid and #unpaid work: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34429

The rise in the #elderly population in #India has not been accompanied by growing personal incomes, making #poverty and #destitution among #ElderlyWomen a major concern: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34429

#India needs a universal #pension scheme for its #elderly population, particularly #ElderlyWomen, who live longer and are more vulnerable: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34429

In #India, #ElderlyWomen face compounded disadvantages marginalized by both gender and age: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34429

In #India, #ElderlyWomen face compounded disadvantages marginalized by both gender and age: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34429

My article "Universal Pension and Community Support: A Must for India’s Octogenarians" calling for greater state and community support for India's oldest citizens. orfonline.org/research/unive… via ORF

#India needs a universal #pension scheme for its #elderly population, particularly #ElderlyWomen, who live longer and are more vulnerable: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34429

#India’s oldest old are growing in number yet shrinking from policy focus. A universal basic #income and care model can secure their final years: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34483

Only 31.8 per cent of #women aged 60–75 years and 26.7 per cent of those above 75 years are #literate: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34429

The rise in the #elderly population in #India has not been accompanied by growing personal incomes, making #poverty and #destitution among #ElderlyWomen a major concern: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34429

#India’s oldest old are growing in number yet shrinking from policy focus. A universal basic #income and care model can secure their final years: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34483

#Octogenarians face high medical costs, weak family support, and minimal pensions. #India must act now—with income security and community-led care: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34483

73% of elderly men and 89% of elderly women who worked in the organised sector receive no pension. #India needs urgent reform in eldercare: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34525

Only 31.8 per cent of #women aged 60–75 years and 26.7 per cent of those above 75 years are #literate: Malancha Chakrabarty or-f.org/34429

🛑 SC BLASTS Petitioner: "Feed Strays In Your Own House!" ~ Top Court questions "Large-hearted" feeders: "Space for animals, no space for humans?" 👉🏼 Petitioner claimed Harassment; argued for Designated Feeding Spots under Animal Birth Control Rules. ~ SC to petitioner: "Open a

Children can't be on the road or even in parks due to strays. There are instances of dog lovers abusing and threatening children in Noida. I also love animals, but dog lovers of Noida are a different league. They are the real threat to public.

Join us for the 8th #AfricaIndiaGlobalDialogue where experts from Africa & India will explore agri-innovation, investment, food security & climate resilience. Aug 28, 2025 | 4–5 PM IST | 1:30–2:30 PM EAT Register here: csep.org/event/together… #Agriculture Veda Vaidyanathan AUDA-NEPAD

Do join please if you care about food security and climate change.

Millions of years of evolution had built monkeys(macaques) to survive on leaves, insects, and many other vegetation of the wild. Today, this is where they stand. Stripped of natural instincts, perennially dependent on humans, begging and feeding on biscuits, cookies, chips, and

Here is the video of the conversation "Together We Grow: Reimagining Agricultural Ecosystems". Those interested in food security and agricultural development in India and Africa will find it very interesting. Please watch and share your views.