# Maharashtra last in ‘good years’ for elderly, study finds 2026-08-14T02:01:20+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A new study from the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) ranks Maharashtra last among 21 states on 'Years of Good Life' (YoGL) for people aged 60, reports Times of India. The measure counts a year as good if the person is above poverty, has no functional limitations, is free from cognitive impairment, and is satisfied with life. Nationally, a 60-year-old man can expect 8.2 good years out of 17.5 remaining, while a woman gets only 5.7 out of 19. Punjab tops the list with men recording 12.9 good years. Rural women in Maharashtra fare worst, with just 2.7 good years, the lowest among all states studied. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: elderly health, HDI vs YoGL, IIPS study, Maharashtra, rural women, Years of Good Life Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/maharashtra-last-in-good-years-for-elderly-study-finds/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/maharashtra-last-in-good-years-for-elderly-study-finds/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.