New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Niti Aayog has called for a National Policy on Caregiving to formalize and professionalize the sector in India, recommending the creation of a regulatory body, a professional caregiver cadre and a national digital platform to support caregivers and care seekers.

Among its key recommendations to improve care for the elderly and those with disabilities, among others, the government think-tank proposed the establishment of a National Caregiver Council to accredit caregivers, standardize training, regulate the sector, develop courses, promote global mobility and establish regional centres to strengthen the caregiving ecosystem.

In a report released on Wednesday, Niti Aayog recommended granting professional recognition t...