India and Indians at Seventy Plus Jayati Ghosh

For the majority of Indians aged 70 or more, their sheer survival may be the most positive aspect of their lives since the state, instead of taking any measures of social protection, puts the burden of their care on families without considering their economic situation.

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(This article was originally published in the Frontline, Print edition: September 2, 2016)