Kerala’s legislation is significant because it recognises elderly care as an enforceable legal right rather than merely a welfare measure dependent on budgetary allocations
The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) until 2030-31, including government support for outreach, capacity building, and gap funding. Over 8.66 crore subscribers benefit from guaranteed old-age pensions of Rs 1,000–5,000 per month
