The aged population is increasing so are the business opportunities.
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Though there are lot of opportunities for the under privileged, it is the skill-based job that is taking a back seat.
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Apart from health issues that restricts their participation, there is gross difference among urban and rural aged.
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The opportunities for the urban aged are more while the rural aged continues to do same work till their health permits.
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Elderly women are utilizing their cooking skills and creating the business opportunities for self and others.
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Various NGO’s and Government schemes are now available for providing business opportunities which has to be materialized.
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The aged should get trained and also learn new skills to grab the opportunity, while taking care of their health too.
Abstract
The aged population is increasing so are the business opportunities. Though there are lot of opportunities for the under privileged, it is the skill-based job that is taking a back seat. Apart from health issues that restricts their participation, there is gross difference among urban and rural aged. The opportunities for the urban aged are more while the rural aged continues to do same work till their health permits. Elderly women are utilizing their cooking skills and creating the business opportunities. Various NGO's and Government schemes are now available for providing business opportunities which has to be materialized and the aged should get trained and also learn new skills to grab the opportunity, while taking care of their health too.
