India needs about 2 million caregivers. The govt has trained fewer than 40,000
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India requires approximately 2 million caregivers, yet the government has only trained fewer than 40,000, according to recent reports. Joy Narayan, a 36-year-old Indian man, found himself in the caregiving field by chance after an employment agency in Bengaluru offered him a position in patient care instead of the expected housekeeping role.
With seven years of experience and numerous patients, Narayan has gained invaluable knowledge through hands-on training. However, the demanding nature of the job led him to pursue an alternative career as an office assistant, where he now works longer hours and earns more money. The elderly population in India, which comprises 10.5% of the total population, is rapidly growing, with over 150 million people aged 60 and above.
This surge in senior citizens presents a significant challenge, as many struggle with basic daily activities, require assistance with shopping and handling money, and suffer from chronic illnesses and co-morbidities. The senior-care sector in India is expanding, valued at $10–15 billion currently, and projected to reach $30–50 billion within the next decade.
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