# Niti Aayog proposes national caregiving policy as elderly population rises 2026-08-13T08:47:26+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Niti Aayog has proposed a national framework to standardize training, certify caregivers and provide social-security support, as India’s elderly population is projected to reach 347 million by 2050. The federal think tank’s report warns that traditional family-based care is under pressure from nuclear families, migration and rising female workforce participation. The proposal includes a National Caregiving Council for coordination, a qualification framework for training, and a digital registry to connect verified caregivers with families. Currently, the system is fragmented, with no uniform training or wage standards. Formalization could also open overseas jobs for Indian caregivers in ageing economies like Japan and the EU, where demand for health workers is growing. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: caregiving policy, elderly care, NITI Aayog, social security, workforce formalisation Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/niti-aayog-proposes-national-caregiving-policy-as-elderly-population-rises/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/niti-aayog-proposes-national-caregiving-policy-as-elderly-population-rises/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.