Nischinta Foundation - Dignity for Elders

Why Elderly Care Matters in India

India is at a critical demographic crossroads. The population aged 60 years and above is growing faster than ever before. In 2021, India had 138 million senior citizens, a number expected to rise to 194 million by 2031, and further to around 347 million by 2050. Recognizing this global shift, the United Nations has declared 2021–2030 as the Decade of Healthy Ageing.

Improved healthcare, longer life expectancy, and smaller family sizes are positive signs of progress—but they also bring new challenges. With changing lifestyles and increased migration of younger generations, many elders today face isolation, reduced support, and growing dependency.

Ageing is not a problem—it is a responsibility we must prepare for. By creating supportive communities, meaningful engagement, and dignified care systems, we can ensure that India’s elders live healthier, more connected, and purposeful lives.

138M

Elderly in India (2021)

347M

Projected by 2050

Nischinta Foundation believes that elders are valuable contributors to society—within their families, their local communities, and the broader social fabric—through their experience, wisdom, and continued engagement. Nischinta Foundation was born out of extensive dialogue and collaboration among experienced professionals from the development sector. Having worked across diverse causes and possessing deep expertise in both programme implementation and policy advocacy at national and international levels, these individuals came together to establish Nischinta and proactively respond to the growing challenges of an ageing society.

About Nischinta

Founded by a committed group of professionals in June 2015 in Hyderabad. We believe ageing is a positive and rewarding experience.

Our Vision

Nischinta Foundation envisions a society where elders lead a peaceful, active and productive life with dignity, purpose and joy.

Our Mission

To empower elders by establishing centres of excellence that promote active ageing, well-being, and lifelong engagement, where their strengths, experience, and wisdom are respected and harnessed to build a compassionate and inclusive society.

Who We Are

A committed group of professionals passionate about the issues of ageing. We aim to serve as a national resource for addressing elder issues.

Nischinta Foundation was established in 2015 in Hyderabad by a dedicated group of professionals passionate about advancing the well-being, dignity, and inclusion of elders. We envision a society where ageing is embraced as a positive and meaningful phase of life, and where elders are recognized as valued contributors to families, communities, and society at large.

Our work focuses on ensuring that elders in India live with dignity, purpose, and security. We strive to address both the challenges and opportunities of ageing by developing replicable models of elder care and engagement, influencing public policy and programmes, and serving as a national and regional resource for ageing-related initiatives.

Our Focus Areas

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Centres of Excellence

Centres of Excellence Creating elder-friendly community spaces that promote peaceful, productive, and connected living.

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Health & Well-Being

Enhancing access to quality physical, mental, and emotional healthcare services.

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Technology for Elders

Leveraging digital and innovative solutions to improve care delivery and engagement.

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Policy & Advocacy

Driving evidence-based influence on policies, systems, and public programmes.

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Knowledge & Scale

Sharing best practices and learning to scale impactful elder-focused interventions nationally and regionally.

Our Objectives

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Establish Centres of Excellence for elders using evidence-based approaches that demonstrate models for peaceful and meaningful community living.

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Strengthen Senior Citizen Associations in urban and peri-urban areas by creating opportunities for social, cultural and spiritual engagement and access to geriatric care.

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Provide extension services for destitute elders in rural areas focusing on nutrition, health care, geriatric care and self-help support.

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Establish linkages with institutions and organizations to provide health and wellness services that help elders maintain optimal physical, mental and emotional well-being.

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Test and experiment approaches that leverage modern technologies and digital tools to better serve elders.

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Mobilize communities and societies to recognize and value elders within families and local communities.

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Advocate for elder-friendly policies and investments through collaboration with governments, civil society organizations and international partners.

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Cooperate with organizations and individuals working for elders to improve and standardize services.

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Engage in evidence-based advocacy and serve as a resource for scaling successful elder-focused interventions nationally and internationally.

Our Activities

Eye Camp for Senior Citizens

Nischinta Foundation organized eye camp for the senior citizens in collaboration with Vasan Eye Care hospital.

Felicitation of Senior Citizens

Nischinta Foundation facilitated elders at Bodu Uppal, Hyderabad

Cataract Surgery Camp

Eye Screening and Cataract Detection Camp in Collaboration with Pushpagiri Eye Hospital

Donors Speak

Words of encouragement from those who believe in dignified ageing.

K. Praveen Kumar

General Manager, Coal India Ltd.

Rapid urbanization and digital world is dissolving the joint family system and increasing the nuclear families. The number of ageing people in India would increase in the next two decades and our next generation people are not ready to support and extend the care for needs of the elderly people. For such elderly people, who are not looked after well by their family, Nischinta Foundation would be a right place to live in. It provides a peaceful atmosphere in a fully assisted manner. This home launched for elderly people would strive its best to touch the elderly hearts and sooth them emotionally in their final journey of their life.

G. Sri Krishna Teja

Supporter & Well-wisher

I am glad to be a part of Nischinta foundation which is striving to build a cognitive community of the aged. It is a unique platform for the aged people to give back to the society.

K. Satya Srinath

Software Engineer

Young generations like me are really unaware of the issues related to old people. We generally feel that there is generation gap and discount the experiences of older people. When Nischinta Foundation people contacted me and explained about the need to work on the issues related to elders, I was moved and never thought that it would be a big area to understand. Nevertheless I feel people; especially young generation should understand these issues so that we become compassionate and sensitive. I am very happy to be part of Nischinta Foundation and I wish the team 'All the Best'

Mohan Krishnaiah Ande

Retired District and Session Judge

I am a retired district and session Judge. Nischinta Foundation is doing a great job and assistance to the old age people and I appreciate its job and sparing their valuable time to this appreciable job.

Nischinta Brouchure

Why Elderly Care Matters in India