Kerala is creating a Senior Citizens Welfare Department and an Elderly Budget to address the economic impact of a rapidly ageing population
The share of elderly citizens is rising across India. Several states will enter the ageing category by 2036
An ageing population can increase healthcare and pension costs while slowing workforce growth and affecting public finances
Longer lives can support new sectors such as healthcare, assisted living, insurance, and age-friendly technologies
India must focus on skills, health, reskilling, and greater workforce participation to maximise its demographic advantage
Kerala’s experience shows that India must plan early to avoid becoming an ageing economy before achieving higher prosperity