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Keralam to Introduce Landmark Law for Senior Citizens' Welfare: CM Satheesan
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News18•05-10-2026, 02:15
Keralam to Introduce Landmark Law for Senior Citizens' Welfare: CM Satheesan
- •Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced a draft law for senior citizens' welfare, expected to be tabled in the Kerala Legislative Assembly this month, addressing Keralam's rapidly aging population, projected to reach 38% elderly by 2036.
- •The government plans to collect comprehensive data on all senior citizens and implement specialized care mechanisms for bedridden individuals, those with dementia, and palliative care patients.
- •Caregiver services will be extended to financially disadvantaged elderly citizens to ensure no one is left unattended.
- •A structured care training program, including a six-month certificate course and one year of practical training, will be launched next year to build professional capacity in elderly care.
- •The initiative aims to integrate senior citizens into the state's growth by leveraging their expertise to mentor young entrepreneurs, emphasizing their active and valued participation in societal development.
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Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated that senior citizens are projected to constitute 38 per cent of Keralam's population by the year 2036.
The draft law aimed at providing legal protection and assurances to senior citizens is slated to be introduced in the Kerala Legislative Assembly within this month.
Starting next year, a structured care training programme comprising a six-month certificate course followed by a one-year practical training will be rolled out to build professional capacity in elderly care.