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- The Kerala government is drafting a new law, the Kerala State Senior Citizens (Care and Rights Protection) Bill, 2026, to regulate care for the elderly.
- Kerala has the highest share of elderly people in India, with those above 60 making up 18.7 per cent of the population.
- The Bill will set standards for old age homes, day care centres, assisted living facilities and home care agencies, and require certification for care workers.
- The law also plans committees to protect senior citizens from digital and financial fraud, and aims to develop a 'silver economy' of elderly-friendly services and products.
- The move matters because Kerala's working-age population is set to fall below 60 per cent by 2036, the only state in India to do so, increasing the number of dependents on government support.
What to watch next
- Release of the draft Bill and the 'Elderly Policy' for public feedback
- Timeline for completing the legislative process as directed by the Chief Minister
- Details of the Kerala Geriatric Care Certification Framework for care workers
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