NITI Aayog proposes national caregiving policy and regulatory council

NITI Aayog has proposed a National Policy on Caregiving, including a National Caregiver Council to accredit caregivers, standardise training and regulate the sector. It also recommended a dedicated caregiver cadre and digital portal. The move aims to professionalise care services, create skilled employment, boost women’s workforce participation and support India’s growing elderly population.