Unpaid household caregiving and formal paid care services
Why needed: India’s senior citizen population is rising steadily
Expected benefits: Better senior support, caregiver coordination, tech-enabled care, policy efficiency, community participation
Best practices from: Karnataka and Kerala
Attendees: Central ministries, state/UT reps, academia, care experts, policy stakeholders
Discussion focus: Implementation gaps, emerging challenges, policy priorities, actionable solutions
FAQs
Q1: What is being launched on May 22, 2026, for senior citizens?
Ans: The JEEVAN mobile app for senior citizens and the SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregivers are being launched.
Q2: Who is launching these eldercare platforms?
Ans: Union Minister Virendra Kumar of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is launching them.
Q3: What is the purpose of the SHATAYU dashboard?
Ans: It is an information platform for geriatric caregivers to improve coordination, awareness, and access to elderly care services.
Q4: What does the term “care economy” include?
Ans: It includes childcare, eldercare, disability support, health-related home care, and domestic care services.
Q5: Which two states will present best practices during the launch program?
Ans: Karnataka and Kerala will present their best practices from the care economy sector.
Month: Current Affairs - May 22, 2026
Category: Social Justice & Governance