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NITI Aayog: India Can Become Global Leader in Affordable Caregiving
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 12:36 PM
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NITI Aayog has highlighted India's potential to become a global leader in affordable caregiving, emphasizing the need for policy reforms and investment in the sector.
NITI Aayog, India's premier policy think‑tank, recently stated that the country could emerge as a global leader in affordable caregiving. The statement, issued during a policy forum, underlines the growing demand for cost‑effective elder and disability care services across the nation.
The agency pointed out that India’s large and aging population, coupled with rising healthcare costs, creates a unique opportunity for the country to develop scalable caregiving models. It called for targeted investment, public‑private partnerships, and regulatory reforms to boost service quality and accessibility.
Experts noted that a robust caregiving ecosystem would not only improve quality of life for millions of citizens but also generate significant employment and economic growth. NITI Aayog plans to work with state governments and industry stakeholders to translate this vision into actionable policies.
The think‑tank’s remarks come as the government rolls out several initiatives aimed at strengthening community‑based care and expanding the reach of home‑care services.
While specific timelines remain to be announced, the agency’s optimism signals a strategic shift toward prioritizing affordable caregiving as a national development priority.
The agency pointed out that India’s large and aging population, coupled with rising healthcare costs, creates a unique opportunity for the country to develop scalable caregiving models. It called for targeted investment, public‑private partnerships, and regulatory reforms to boost service quality and accessibility.
Experts noted that a robust caregiving ecosystem would not only improve quality of life for millions of citizens but also generate significant employment and economic growth. NITI Aayog plans to work with state governments and industry stakeholders to translate this vision into actionable policies.
The think‑tank’s remarks come as the government rolls out several initiatives aimed at strengthening community‑based care and expanding the reach of home‑care services.
While specific timelines remain to be announced, the agency’s optimism signals a strategic shift toward prioritizing affordable caregiving as a national development priority.