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PM panel warns India will need 30 million caregivers by 2050 and pushes major policy overhaul
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Published on 5 May 2026
A workforce plan could reshape caregiving jobs
India’s Prime Minister’s economic advisory panel is calling for a sweeping revamp of the care sector, warning that demand for caregivers could exceed 30 million by 2050. It proposes a dedicated fund, rapid creation of a skilled workforce, and channeling corporate social responsibility money into care projects—aiming to expand jobs while supporting families and tackling rising care needs.
- Demand for caregivers may surpass 30 million by 2050
- Panel urges a dedicated fund to back care sector growth
- A skilled caregiver workforce is central to the proposal
- CSR funds could be redirected toward care projects
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