But with the age taking over, all these are lost. Failing health due to old age multiplies their agony. The condition of Aged women is perhaps the worst. Several state governments have come out with schemes like old age pension, which is very meager and is hardly enough to make ends meet. There is an urgent need for a national policy to look after the Aged.
Every human being is a national asset.
Whether one is in politics, government, corporate units, farming, industry or simply a common man following an avocation he contributes to nation building in one way or the other. Several governmental and non-governmental organisations are working towards helping the Aged with schemes and programmes to alleviate the suffering of the Aged. However, there is much more to be done. The Tamil Nadu government has a commendable scheme to pay Rs 25,000 to the family when the pensioner is dead. The scheme also includes a provision to pay the medical expense up to Rs. 50,000 for which the pensioner has to contribute a small premium.