India Projects Elderly Population to Reach 347 Million by 2050
· India · The Hindu
India's population of adults aged 60 and above is projected to reach 347 million by 2050, up from approximately 149 million in 2022. Union Budget 2026-27 highlighted this demographic shift by announcing formal training programs for 1.5 lakh caregivers under the National Skills Qualifications Framework. NITI Aayog's August 2026 report titled “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047” formally frames caregiving as an economic activity rather than mere welfare work. The initiative aims to support millions of unpaid family caregivers and establish a structured caregiving ecosystem across the country. Policymakers have acknowledged the urgent need for integrated care systems to address the rising demand.
Why it matters
The growing elderly demographic requires a formal caregiving infrastructure to support millions of families dealing with chronic health conditions and dementia.
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