India, Aug. 21 -- Yet we stand at an extraordinary demographic inflection point. By 2050, one in every five Indians will be a senior citizen, with the 60+ population projected to reach 347 million-more than doubling from today's 157 million. Life expectancy has surged from under 50 years in the 1970s to nearly 70 today. These profound shifts demand nothing less than a complete reimagining of ageing in India.

Ensuring that our seniors' golden years are marked not by unpreparedness or worry, but by dignity, purpose, and joy is no longer just a moral imperative, it's a demographic reality we must embrace. The question is how effectively we can transform this challenge into India's greatest opportunity. To do so, we must take an honest look ...