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- Kerala is drafting a law called the Keralam State Elderly Persons (Care and Protection) Bill, 2026 to professionalise and regulate elderly caregiving.
- The proposed law would set quality standards for assisted living facilities, home care agencies and government homes for destitute elderly persons.
- Caregivers would receive training, certification, background checks and entry in a state-wide registry under the proposed framework.
- Kerala's population aged 60 and above stands at 18.7%, well above the national average of 11.4%, and is expected to reach one-fourth of the state's population within a decade.
- The law matters because it aims to convert rising elderly care needs into skilled jobs and a 'silver economy' for the state.
What to watch next
- Expedited drafting and introduction timeline of the Bill, as directed by the Chief Minister.
- Details of the geriatric care certification framework and caregiver training programmes.
- Creation of state and district-level implementation mechanisms for the Bill's goals.
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