Can existing public infrastructure, transport solutions, societal norms, and market conditions enable older women to find and access gainful employment? Asks Dr. Allen P Ugargol

As Dr. Allen P Ugargol, Public Policy area, discusses in his article, ‘Urban ageing and public policies’ for Deccan Herald, “The 2011 Census recorded 71 million older women and 67 million older men, with projections showing that by 2050, the number of older women will exceed older men by 18.4 million”. This shift brings forth complex challenges, particularly for older women who often face the compounded disadvantages of aging and widowhood.