Kerala: A Hauntingly Empty City in a Crowded World

As India becomes the world's most populous nation, some parts of the country are facing a crisis of population due to declining fertility rates and migration, leaving behind ghost towns inhabited by the elderly. Kumbanad, a town in Kerala state, is grappling with the consequences of an ageing society, with schools facing a shortage of students and teachers having to pay out of their pockets to bring students to school. The town is also home to many elderly residents living alone, with a lack of labour and a growing need for old-age homes. This is a story of demographic change that will be the story of the whole of India, finally.