India can become global leader in affordable caregiving: NITI Aayog
- IBEF
- August 7, 2026
India has the potential to emerge as a global leader in affordable and skilled caregiving by developing a well-trained workforce to meet rising domestic and international demand, according to a new NITI Aayog report. The report positions caregivers at the centre of the care ecosystem, recognising caregiving as a skilled and dignified profession while highlighting the need to improve the quality of care, strengthen professional recognition, enhance workforce welfare and expand access to reliable and affordable care services. It outlines a comprehensive roadmap to build an organised, professional and future-ready caregiving ecosystem capable of generating employment opportunities, creating economic value and reinforcing India's traditional strengths in compassionate care.
The report recommends a series of policy measures, including the formulation of a National Policy on Caregiving and the establishment of a National Caregiver Council to strengthen institutional convergence, workforce development and professional recognition. It also proposes greater focus on global cooperation, social security, family- and community-based care, and institutional support to empower both professional and family caregivers. The recommendations are expected to enhance social inclusion, create quality livelihoods, improve access to care services and position India as a global hub for skilled caregiving, contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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