Kerala Budget bets on silver economy, launches elderly welfare initiatives (opens original article in a new tab)

Kerala's 2026-27 budget focuses on building a silver economy by establishing an elderly welfare department, launching caregiver training, and creating employment opportunities through elderly care services.

• Kerala's 2026-27 budget prioritizes developing a silver economy by leveraging its aging population
• A new Department of Elderly Welfare is established with ₹10 crore allocated to operationalize it
• A Caregiver Certificate Course is launched to train professionals for elderly care services
• The budget aims to create employment through eldercare and silver economy initiatives