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NEW DELHI, November 11\u00a0: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh has emphasised intergenerational synergy among Gen X,Y,Z\u00a0 for optimum outcomes in nation building.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the CII Health Conclave Special Plenary on \u201c”Empowering Senior Care”, Dr. Jitendra Singh called for redefining the senior citizens’ role as equal partners in a shared national mission. He said, India\u2019s future strength will depend on fostering intergenerational synergy \u2014 blending the wisdom of experience with the energy of youth.<\/p>\n
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\u201cJust as interdisciplinary collaboration drives innovation, intergenerational integration is vital for healthy nation-building,\u201d he remarked, adding that senior citizens are \u201cequal participants, no less in energy or expertise.\u201d Those with progressive mindsets, he said, can seamlessly adapt to Gen Z culture while bringing with them traditional knowledge, values, and lived experience from earlier decades.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis makes them an ideal combination of traditional wisdom with the most modern technology and innovation,\u201d he said. \u201cIt also reflects the Prime Minister\u2019s vision of combining high-tech and deep-tech with India\u2019s age-old knowledge systems.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The Minister questioned the conventional idea of old age itself, noting that the line between generations is increasingly blurred. \u201cMany of those who grew up in the black-and-white era have travelled through every wave of change \u2014 from colour television to social media. We are Gen Z+,\u201d he quipped, urging society to replace stereotypes about ageing with respect for lifelong learning and adaptability.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted that while India is often described as a young nation, the absolute number of the population of citizens aged 60 and above is steadily increasing. \u201cThe real challenge is to ensure that this growing segment remains physically and mentally healthy while contributing productively to society,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Referring to reforms in pension administration, Dr. Jitendra Singh noted that technology is being used to ease the lives of senior citizens. The government has introduced biometric and face-authentication systems to simplify life certification for pensioners. \u201cWe used technology not as a favour to the elderly, but to bring ease of living for every citizen,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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He also shared that over 85,000 central government pensioners are above the age of 90, and nearly 2,500 have crossed 100. Pension rules have been revised to provide 65 per cent of the last drawn salary after 90 years and full salary after 100. \u201cIt reflects how longevity and health outcomes are improving \u2014 and why our approach must evolve accordingly,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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Calling preventive healthcare a national priority, the Minister observed that diseases once linked with ageing are now appearing among the young. \u201cWe must conserve our youthful energies and prevent avoidable illnesses that erode productivity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Jitendra Singh further underlined the government\u2019s openness to private sector partnerships in senior care and healthcare innovation, saying the traditional barriers between public and private sectors have faded, creating a more enabling ecosystem.<\/p>\n
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Concluding his remarks, Dr. Jitendra Singh said India\u2019s strength lies in harnessing the collective power of all generations \u2014 X, Y, Z, and beyond. \u201cSenior citizens bring depth, Gen Z brings drive \u2014 and together, they can form the most productive synergy for a new India,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PP NEWS LINE DESK NEW DELHI, November 11\u00a0: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh has emphasised intergenerational synergy among Gen X,Y,Z\u00a0 for optimum outcomes in nation building. Speaking […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41570,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n