Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The government is taking steps to introduce regulations and guidelines to standardize institutions providing residential care for senior citizens, in line with broader efforts to safeguard their rights and well-being.

A draft of the proposed regulatory framework was presented to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya during the opening of the 'Silver Age Center' in Kataragama on March 31.

The draft was submitted by representatives of the National Council for Senior Citizens, highlighting the growing need to ensure quality, accountability, and proper oversight in facilities catering to the elderly.

Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Sri Lanka must adapt to the challenges posed by its rapidly ageing po...