Across
- 2. The state income stream that shrinks over time as the working-age population declines and dependency ratios rise.
- 4. A mature ageing economy facing extreme pension obligations and high public debt, often cited as a cautionary example.
- 5. A demographic category applied to states where more than 15% of the population is elderly, triggering structural fiscal pressures.
- 6. A southern state nearing the ageing threshold, with rapidly rising pension liabilities.
- 9. A youthful state prioritising education and development spending over pensions.
Down
- 1. The state with over 15% of its population aged 60+, making it India’s oldest state demographically.
- 2. The institution whose State Finances report analysed the fiscal impact of ageing across Indian states.
- 3. A social spending item that consumes nearly 30% of expenditure in ageing states, crowding out capital spending.
- 7. The population structure that shapes long-term state finances, influencing revenue capacity, spending priorities, and debt sustainability.
- 8. The fiscal burden that tends to be highest in ageing states when measured as a share of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).