Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection) Bill to focus on protection of rights, dignity of elderly
The Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection) Bill, 2026, aims to improve the rights, dignity, and social security of the elderly. The legislation proposes the creation of protection units and forums at the state and district levels to monitor care centers and address abuse.
Why it matters
As the elderly population grows, this bill represents a significant legislative effort to address the social and health challenges of an aging society.
The Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection) Bill, 2026, that will be tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday aims at promoting healthy and active ageing, registration and regulation of senior citizen care centres, capacity-building for family and caregivers, and protection of rights, dignity, and social security of the elderly.
The Bill underscores the principles of right to dignity, ageing in place and home-based care, safety and social care ecosystem, and senior citizens’ participation in policy making. Thrust is also given to rights such as access care, safe public spaces, digital inclusion, legal aid, reporting of abuse, and access to dignity-preserving products.
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