Odisha brings out guidelines for geriatric care training

In 2011, Odisha had 39.8 lakh persons aged 60 years and above, constituting 9.5% of its total population, which is higher than the national average of 8.6%. By 2031, this number is expected to rise to 17 %. With its elderly population percentage higher than national average and the number of them rising to approximate 80 lakh people by 2036, the Odisha government has brought out a comprehensive guideline for training and capacity building programme to create a pool of skilled geriatric caregivers in the state.