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Health
Kerala Plans New Law to Support Elderly Amid Demographic Shift
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 05:32 AM
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The Kerala government announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at supporting elderly citizens. The initiative follows the state's rapidly changing demographic profile, which sees a growing share of senior residents.
The Kerala government said it will bring forward legislation focused on the welfare of elderly people in the state.
This decision is driven by the fast‑shifting demographic pattern, marked by an increasing proportion of senior citizens.
The government noted that the draft law will be prepared after consultations with stakeholders.
The government said the measure seeks to ensure that the needs of the ageing population are addressed effectively.
This decision is driven by the fast‑shifting demographic pattern, marked by an increasing proportion of senior citizens.
The government noted that the draft law will be prepared after consultations with stakeholders.
The government said the measure seeks to ensure that the needs of the ageing population are addressed effectively.