http://www.esangathan.in Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:02:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Department of Science & Technology (DST) has started a new and focused initiative on Science and Technology interventions for benefit of elderly population in the country through its Science and Society Division. DST would like to support R&D proposals on conceptualization, research and development for finding technological solutions to ameliorate problems ... http://www.esangathan.in/2008/09/21/call-for-rd-and-technology-development-proposals-dst-govt-of-india/ Dear All eSangathan conference in Brussels will be webcasted live on September 18, 2008 from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Belgium Time). You are welcome to access this webcast on http://scic.ec.europa.eu/streaming/ccab eSangathan team http://www.esangathan.in/2008/09/17/webcast-of-esangathan-conference-in-brussels/ The conference will acknowledge the many actions that are taking place all over Europe during 2008 and that contribute to the European e-Inclusion Initiative. It will provide a forum to discuss policies to achieve an inclusive, barrier-free, information society and realise the related social and economic benefits. An exhibition will ... http://www.esangathan.in/2008/08/25/e-inclusion-ministerial-conference/ Active Seniors in Virtual Workspaces: Methodologies in Social Innovation. ICT played a major role in the project and in the life of the pilot members. Indeed, the consortium made the “a priori” assumption, based on previous experiences, that Collaborative Working Environments (CWE) could represent a well adapted solution to improve working ... http://www.esangathan.in/2008/07/23/esangathan-conference-in-brussels-on-september-18-2008/ Unless formal pensions are opened to all, India's aged will have no means of sustenance.India will not remain young for a very long time -  the above-60-years population would double to 160  million in the next two decades. And then, it would be too late to begin saving...read more http://www.esangathan.in/2008/06/27/old-age-time-bomb/ In a study conducted by TNS India, in association with HelpAge India, 86% of the respondents in the city have said that their children cared for them in times of illness.Though notorious for its increasing cases of violence against the elderly, Delhi has surprisingly emerged as the most ‘caring’ of ... http://www.esangathan.in/2008/06/12/delhi-cares-most-for-its-elders/ Silver Innings is a new beginning for our Elders, committed to ensure that ageing becomes a positive, rewarding experience for all. It is an initiative by four youngsters, united in the cause of Elders under the leadership of founder, Sailesh Mishra. Wishes to help elders and their family members to overcome ... http://www.esangathan.in/2008/04/04/launch-of-silver-innings-website-dedicated-for-elders/ As part of the eSangathan project,  the consortium is organising an International Conference focussing on the "Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Ageing Workforce".The agenda of the conference addresses the perspectives of ageing by Government of India, various organisations, institutions and NGOs. The consortium would deliver the findings on the research work ... http://www.esangathan.in/2008/03/28/april-17th-2008-esangathan-international-conference-in-mumbai/ The seniors are being forced for such high premium, because the tendancy of hospitals to charge more to the policy holders. Insurance companies cites the increase in number claims by 150% in the last year, facing heavy loses for this segment of customers. The four Public Sector Units (PSUs) general insurance ... http://www.esangathan.in/2008/03/20/india-health-insurance-for-seniors-costs-more-than-100/ Pune - known as "Pensioner's Paradise" has a population of seniors more than 300,000. There is large number of seniors who are not adequately taken care by thier migrated children to different countries, lacks emotional support from their kins. Dr. S.D. Gokhale, President of ILC-India, cites "As urbanity rises, anonymity increases, ... http://www.esangathan.in/2008/03/20/seniors-emotionally-entraped-in-urban-societies-of-india/