As per the India Ageing Report 2023, the old age dependency ratio is highest, at 19.4%, in the south (constituting Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu) as compared to other regions.

Kerala is projected to constitute around 23% of the older (>60 years) population in India by 2036.

The Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice is taking steps consecutively to address the welfare issues of older adults.

Initiatives like:

Memory clinics

Vayomithram project (provision of free medicines)

Vayojana Park program.

The Naipunya Nagaram programme (a digital literacy program for the elderly)