Kerala's Aging Dilemma: A Model for India? As youth protests sweep across India, the country is facing a demographic crisis quietly brewing in its southern state, Kerala.
The state is known for its lush green hills and backwaters but has become an unlikely bellwether for India's aging population.
With over 20% of its residents aged 60 or older – the highest proportion in India – Kerala is grappling with caring for its elderly.