Author Profile

Mr. Vinod Kumar, is Assistant professor, in Panjab University, Chandigarh. He is also a research fellow with Centre for the Study of Social System, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He is editor of book, named "Perspective in Social Research" and also published and presented numerous papers in national and international academic arena. He taught in Burhan University, Thailand and completed research on "Indian Diasporic Communities in Thailand". He was research partner with Germany and seven other countries to complete comparative research in the field of Digital Media and Marginality; also present paper on the same topic in Free University, Berlin. He is also an Editor for Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (www.grfdt.com). Mr. Vinod Kumar is Assistant Professor at Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi and also pursuing Ph.D. on "Health vulnerability among Elderly population: A case study of slums in Delhi" at Centre for the study of regional development, Jawaharlal Nehru University. He has published various research papers on Disability and Ageing. Recently edited volume published on "Perspectives on social exclusion". He has honoured with prestigious awards like. Best Young Geographer Award-2010 in National Conference and qualified Junior Research Fellowship held by University Grants Commission. He has presented numerous research papers in National and International Conference in India and Abroad. He has chaired technical sessions in the International conference in Izmir, Turkey and Altar, Rajasthan. He has visited The Netherlands, Germany and Turkey.

About The Book

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Table of Contents

Preface
To the Reader (Editor’s Message)
Acknowledgement
Research Contribution
1 Social Trends and Profiles of Ageing Population in India
2 Non Governmental Efforts Towards Aged Care in India: With Special Reference to Punjab
3 Ageing Women & Social Dynamics: A Study From Manipur
4 Women’s Journey Towards Asylum
5 Status of Ageing: A Case Study of Ladakh-Jammu and Kashmir State of India
6 Triumphs and Traumas of Old Age: The Literary Perspective
7 Ageing and Women in Indian Society
8 Impact of Male Migration on Elder Women’s Lifestyle in Punjab
9 Elderly, Social Exclusion and its Dimensions
10 Changing Attitude of the Indian Society towards Ageing & Disabled People as Presented in Bollywood Movies Ageing Scrutinizing the Indian Experiences
11 Pension System: A Comparative Analysis
12 Labour Migration and Elderly Women Left Behind in Chhattisgarh: Consequences and Challenges
13 Health Conditions of the Elderly in India
14 Age Well: A Tale
15 Policies for Aged Friendly Environment
16 Life Satisfaction in Post-Retirement Period: A Study on the Retirees of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh