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PM's economic advisory panel flags demand surge for caregivers, seeks policy overhaul for sector
The Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) has called for a comprehensive overhaul of care-sector frameworks. It projects the demand for caregivers to exceed 30 million by 2050 and urges policy reforms to address this surge.
Why It Matters
The recommendation highlights a looming labor and policy challenge with long-term implications for care services and workforce planning.
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EAC-PM calls for overhaul of care sector frameworks as caregiver demand projected to exceed 30 million by 2050
May 05, 2026
The Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) has called for an overhaul of frameworks related to the care sector. The panel notes that the demand for caregivers in the country is projected to exceed 30 million by 2050, highlighting the need for policy reform to address long-term care needs.