Hyderabad, Aug. 13 -- To cater the the growing need for trained caregivers for the elderly population, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced admissions for its'Certificate in Geriatric Health and Care (CGHC)program' for the July 2025 session.

Offered through the'Open and Distance Learning (ODL)'mode, the six-month certificate program is endorsed by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which has directed all the state governments to support the initiative.

The program is designed tobuild capacity among 10+2 qualified individuals, as well as candidates who have passed their Class 11 and 12 with one to two years of experience in the health sector. It aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge...