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Kerala Passes Senior-Citizen Law for Affordable Elder Care

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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NITI Aayog values India's senior-care market at $7 bn and forecasts rapid expansion.
NITI Aayog reports 78% of India's elderly lack a pension, limiting ability to pay for care.
Kerala became the first Indian state to pass a senior-citizen law covering affordable care, legal aid and digital inclusion.
Manasum Senior Living operates 900 units and plans to reach 10,000 units by 2030, including a luxury project.
NoBlink.ai sells AI-powered monitoring devices for 13,500 rupees plus a 50-rupee monthly fee per room.

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NITI Aayog values India's senior-care market at $7 bn and forecasts rapid expansion.
NITI Aayog reports 78% of India's elderly lack a pension, limiting ability to pay for care.
Kerala became the first Indian state to pass a senior-citizen law covering affordable care, legal aid and digital inclusion.
Manasum Senior Living operates 900 units and plans to reach 10,000 units by 2030, including a luxury project.
NoBlink.ai sells AI-powered monitoring devices for 13,500 rupees plus a 50-rupee monthly fee per room.