Paper short abstract:

This paper presents findings of intensive field work and plight of disabled aged in Pangi valley of Himachal Pradesh

Paper long abstract:

The present paper is an outcome of intensive fieldwork conducted in Pangi Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Here an attempt is made to know and understand each and every problem of the aged disabled by giving representation to every caste in the Valley. Social Gerontology is a newly emerging science dedicated for the study of Aged people. Social Gerontology has evolved as a major branch of study in India after independence and this field deals with the social aspects of the aged. To know the plight of the aged disabled in a Rural Scenario the Pangi Valley area of District Chamba is selected. Pangi lies almost in extreme west of tribal belt of Himachal Pradesh. The Pangi valley is surrounded by high mountain range. It lies between Pir Panjal and Zanskar ranges. Average temperature in the winter season almost below 0oc to -10oc and in the summer season it is approximately 20Oc to 25Oc. This area is studied in detail so as to throw sufficient light on the Aged Disabled. The data for this paper is collected by interviewing the aged disabled caste wise and sex wise. These aged disabled are given utmost care by the researcher while collecting the information needed for the study.