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Beyond Retirement: Why India needs a new architecture for ageing

Indias retirement planning focuses heavily on money and healthcare but often overlooks the need for continued cognitive stimulation, social connection and a sense of purpose in later life. Drawing on the Saptasopan model and personal experience, the author argues that structured senior-engagement programmes should be scaled through CSR, housing communities, educational institutions and hybrid platforms as part of Indias ageing infrastructure.

12 Nov 2026 1:27 pm