Government Order · Health
G.O. (RT)3260/2026/H&FWD ...
2026-10-01 · G.O. (RT)3260/2026/H&FWD · Health and Family Welfare
Summary
The Government of Kerala has granted in-principle approval for the "Comprehensive Elderly Care Action Plan for Kerala" as part of its 100-day action plan. This initiative aims to establish an elderly-friendly and comprehensive healthcare system across the state, addressing the needs of the growing senior citizen population. Relevant departments, including Health, Social Justice, and Local Self Government, are directed to implement the action plan in a time-bound manner.
Key points
- In-principle approval granted for the Comprehensive Elderly Care Action Plan for Kerala.
- The plan is part of the government's 100-day action plan.
- Addresses the needs of the senior citizen population, which exceeds 20% in Kerala.
- Requires coordination between Health, Social Justice, and Local Self Government departments.
- Implementing officers must strictly adhere to the attached action plan and timelines.
Full English text
Government of Kerala Abstract Health and Family Welfare Department - 100-Day Action Plan - "Comprehensive Elderly Care Action Plan for Kerala" - In-principle approval granted for implementation - Orders issued. Health and Family Welfare (G) Department G.O.(Rt) No.3260/2026/H&FWD Date, Thiruvananthapuram, 01-10-2026 Reference:- 1. Letters No. DHS/19672/2026-PH5 dated 09.09.2026 and 29.09.2026 of the Director of Health Services. 2. D.O. Letter No. A2/72/2026 dated 10.09.2026 of the Secretary, Department of Senior Citizens. Order According to the National Family Health Survey, the proportion of senior citizens in Kerala is over 20 percent. Considering the increase in dependency rates and the prevalence of lifestyle diseases, and recognizing the need to form an elderly-friendly and comprehensive healthcare system at all levels in the state, the Director of Health Services has submitted the detailed document and guidelines for the "Comprehensive Elderly Care Action Plan for Kerala," prepared in coordination with various departments including the Department of Social Justice and the Local Self Government Department, as part of the government's 100-day action plan, as per reference (1). The government has examined the proposal in detail. Based on this, in-principle approval is granted for the implementation of the "Comprehensive Elderly Care Action Plan" in the state. The instructions and timelines in the action plan attached to this order must be strictly followed by the concerned implementing officers and departments. The Director of Health Services, State Mission Director of National Health Mission, Director of Social Justice Department, Executive Director of Kudumbashree, and Principal Director of Local Self Government Department should issue necessary follow-up actions and guidelines for the successful implementation of the project in a time-bound manner.