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Elder Care Crisis: Tamil Nadu's Growing Senior Population Needs Trained Assistants

Tamil Nadu faces a growing need for elder care assistants as its senior population expands. While government initiatives aim to train caregivers, a significant gap persists between demand and supply. Unskilled migrants often fill these roles, highlighting the urgent need for regulated training and certification to professionalize the sector and ensure quality care for the elderly.

8 Feb 2026 11:39 pm