World Senior Citizens Day: Top states where India's elderly thrive

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[{"selector":"#anim-b8f1264f-ab0c-4ffe-895a-d6729469354e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(15.967502660012551%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Most of the southern states in India have a high elderly population compared to northern states, and this trend is expected to continue, according to the India Ageing Report 2023 .

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KERALA

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TAMIL NADU

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HIMACHAL PRADESH

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ANDHRA PRADESH

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PUNJAB

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WEST BENGAL

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MAHARASHTRA

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KARNATAKA

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ODISHA

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TELANGANA

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