New Delhi, August 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
India has the potential to become a global leader in affordable caregiving services by developing a skilled and recognised caregiver workforce, according to a new report released by NITI Aayog.
The report highlights the growing need to create a trained cadre of caregivers to meet the rising demand for care services within India while also tapping into international opportunities for Indian caregiving professionals.
Positioning caregivers as a key component of the care ecosystem, the report emphasises that caregiving should be recognised as a skilled, dignified and valued profession. It underlines the importance of quality care, professional recognition, workforce welfare, institutional support, and ensuring affordable and dependable care for families and communities.
NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Ashok Kumar Lahiri said the increasing global demand for caregivers provides India with a significant opportunity to establish itself as a leader in traditional caregiving practices, generate employment opportunities and strengthen social security for caregivers.
He added that the report offers a roadmap to improve institutional coordination, empower both family and professional caregivers, and position India as a global centre for skilled caregiving services.
The report outlines the current caregiving landscape in India and proposes measures to build an organised, professional, accessible and future-ready care system.
NITI Aayog Member Dr R. Balasubramaniam said values such as “Seva and Samvedana” have been central to India’s civilisational ethos and caregiving represents these principles in practice.
He said a strong caregiving ecosystem would promote social inclusion, support communities, create quality employment opportunities and contribute towards the vision of a developed India by 2047.
The report’s recommendations are structured around key areas including policy development, professional recognition of caregivers, workforce training, global partnerships, social security measures, and strengthening family and community-based care.
NITI Aayog has proposed the creation of a National Policy on Caregiving and a National Caregiver Council as part of its roadmap for developing a structured and professional caregiving ecosystem in the country.
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