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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: How prepared is India for its aging population?
Description: In this State of the Economy Podcast, PT Jyothi Datta explores the phenomenon known as the "silver tsunami," in conversation with Saumyajit Roy, co-founder and Chief Executive of Emoha, a five-year-old company providing services for the elderly, including emergency and health-related support systems. In 20 years, India will transition from having one in ten people being elderly to one in five. This demographic shift necessitates significant health-oriented support, besides societal and economic preparation. Roy points out that countries like Japan and parts of Europe, which are already seeing a high percentage of elderly citizens, offer a glimpse into fu...