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Mitigating the challenges posed by the rise in life expectancy
D.Venkatesh,School of Management
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
LIFE EXPECTANCY
Average No. of years which a person may expect to live, according to the mortality pattern prevalent in that country
India and Other countriesIndia
1901 - 24 years2001 - 64 years2015 - 67 years according to SRS
Other CountriesMyanmar - 54 yearsUSA - 79 yearsJapan - 84 years
Major Issues by raise in life expectancy
1.Health CareCommunicable DiseasesDengue, H1N1, Chikungunya
Non Communicable DiseasesDiabetes,Hypertension,Cancer
2.Social issuesFood Shortage
Employment opportunitiesShelter-Housing
Population Density
1901 : 77/sq.km2001: 324/sq.kmPresent stage in India:Late Expanding:
Birth Rate, Death Rate is Decreasing
Result:17% in world population, next to China(21%).USA is 4% only.
3.Economic issuesPoor – RichRural - Urban
Mitigating Challenges
Health CareHealth Insurance1.Government-CM Health Insurance Scheme2.Public Companies-LIC3.Private
Why LIC?Largest networkPenetration even in remote village hamletsSchemes:Affordable,Accessible,AccepatableReliablityHassle free Disbursement
Food
Security for shortageIncrease productivity
That has been ensured by Crop insurance, Weather insurance,Rainfall insurance, Cardomam,Coconut,Potato insurances
Employment
GovernmentPrivateSelf Help GroupsSelf Employment
Shelter
Government projects:Housing Board,Slum Clearance BoardHousing Loan by Banking & Non banking SectorsLIC plays a major role.
Family Planning
• Delay the first• Postpone the second• Deny the third
Effort Never Dies