Mentors Comments: In the introduction, briefly demonstrate the significance of geriatric care in India. List some of the core policies and programmes aimed at elderly population. Assess the implementation of these welfare schemes and highlight the lacunae and major reasons behind the same. Conclude by briefly suggesting the way forward. Answer: The number of elderly … Continue reading What are the major welfare schemes for elderly in India? Do you think the benefits of such schemes are reaching a wide section of the target segment? Give reasons. (250 WORDS)