Kolkata Emerges as a Hub for Active Ageing seeing growth in Silver Economy
Apr 14, 2026
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 14: Kolkata's urban landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as the "Silver Economy" redefines the concept of ageing. India currently enjoys a young demographic advantage. However, this landscape is rapidly changing. In the 2011 census, people aged 60 and above accounted for 8.6% of the total Indian population, numbering 103 million elderly persons. By 2050, the country's elderly population is expected to reach 300 million, forming nearly 20% of the total population.
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