India’s growing elderly population needs an integrated care system, says report
A report by the Association of Senior Living India (ASLI) highlights the urgent need for an integrated care system for India's rapidly growing elderly population, projected to reach 347 million by 2050. It identifies key gaps in workforce capacity, financing, and quality standards for senior care services.
Why it matters
This addresses a critical demographic shift in India, emphasizing the societal and economic challenges of providing adequate care for a large elderly population and proposing a framework for improvement, which is vital for public health and social welfare planning.
India’s ageing population will require senior living to be accompanied by accessible care services, including assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care and home-based care, according to a report released by the Association of Senior Living India (ASLI) on Monday.
The report, Silver Surge 2.0 – From Places to Care: Building India’s Senior Care Continuum, estimates that India’s population aged 60 and above will reach 166.9 million in 2026 and about 347 million by 2050. It notes that organised senior living penetration remains at about 1.5%, while assisted living accounts for less than 10% of organised senior living stock.
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