Odisha Plans to Build Caregivers Pool

• Odisha plans to create 400 skilled geriatric caregivers annually.
• The state aims to cater to approximately 80 lakh senior citizens by 2036.
• The need for caregivers arises due to the high number of elderly people in the state, with 39.8 lakh people aged 60 and above.
• The number of elderly people in the state is expected to rise to 15.8% by 2031, ranking sixth among the states in the country.