New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- NITI Aayog has proposed a National Policy on Caregiving to formalise and professionalise India's caregiving sector, recommending the creation of a regulatory body, a professional caregiver cadre and a national digital platform to support caregivers and care seekers.

NITI Aayog Proposes National Policy On Caregiving

In its report, 'Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047', released on Wednesday, the government think tank recommended establishing a National Caregiver Council to accredit caregivers, standardise training, regulate the sector, develop courses, promote global mobility and set up regional centres to strengthen the caregiving ecosystem.

The report also proposed granting...