Kerala's new government has announced formation of a department for elderly people. According to Elderly in India Report 2021, Kerala is India’s fastest-ageing state, with 16.5% of its population aged above 60, a figure expected to rise to 20.9% by 2031. State government data shows number of residents in old-age homes increased from 19,149 in 2016-17 to 37,895 in 2024-25.