This document discusses the plight of elderly people in India, particularly those in rural areas. It notes that 93% of India's 100 million elderly population come from the unorganized sector and have no social security or means of support. Most must work until they can no longer do so or until they die. It proposes a social empowerment model to form elderly groups that can access livelihood opportunities, microcredit, savings programs, and insurance to help improve their living standards and ability to live with dignity. The model would be implemented over 5-6 years in collaboration with local leaders and community members.