CM reviews draft Keralam State Elderly Persons (Care and Protection) Bill
The Kerala government is reviewing the draft State Elderly Persons (Care and Protection) Bill 2026 to improve welfare and dignity for the aging population. The bill aims to professionalize the caregiving sector and promote a 'silver economy' by linking elderly needs with job opportunities.
Why it matters
As demographics shift toward an older population, this legislation serves as a proactive model for state-level social welfare and economic integration of the elderly.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the draft Keralam State Elderly Persons (Care and Protection) Bill 2026.
The Bill will ensure the care, welfare, dignity, and the rights of the elderly in the State.
The State government will complete procedures related to the Bill and go ahead with the legislation soon, the Chief Minister, who also handles the portfolio of elderly welfare, said.
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