**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment will host a virtual program titled “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy” on May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The event aims to establish a comprehensive framework for care services by leveraging technology and community participation. Key actions include the launch of the JEEVAN mobile application for senior citizens and the SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregiver information.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Objectives and Scope**
* Develop a framework for care services encompassing childcare, eldercare, disability support, home care, and domestic services.
* Address both unpaid care work, predominantly performed by women, and paid care work within formal and informal markets.
* Strengthen the care ecosystem through initiatives outlined in the keynote address by Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar.
**Technological Launches**
* **JEEVAN Mobile Application:** A new digital platform specifically designed for the benefit of senior citizens.
* **SHATAYU Dashboard:** A centralized information portal dedicated to geriatric caregivers.
**Collaborative Framework**
* Presentations from various States regarding best practices in the care economy.
* In-depth discussions on four thematic areas, including policy issues, implementation gaps, and emerging initiatives.
* Participation from Central Ministries, State/UT representatives, academicia, and subject matter experts to generate actionable recommendations.
**Impact Analysis**
**Senior Citizens**
**Impact**
They will receive enhanced digital support and access to services through a dedicated mobile platform.
**Action Required**
Adopt and utilize the JEEVAN mobile application for relevant care services and information.
**Geriatric Caregivers**
**Impact**
Caregivers will have access to a structured information system to support their roles in the care economy.
**Action Required**
Utilize the SHATAYU dashboard to access information and data relevant to geriatric care.
**Central and State/UT Governments**
**Impact**
These bodies are responsible for sharing best practices and identifying implementation gaps to shape national policy.
**Action Required**
Participate in the virtual program on May 22, 2026, and contribute to the development of the comprehensive care framework.
**Experts and Academia**
**Impact**
They serve as key contributors to the policy-making process by providing insights on emerging initiatives and actionable recommendations.
**Action Required**
Attend the workshop to deliberate on policy issues and provide expert guidance on the care economy.
Key Entities Referenced
JEEVAN Mobile Application: A mobile application launched for senior citizens to provide digital support and strengthen the geriatric care ecosystem.
SHATAYU Dashboard: A digital platform providing information on geriatric caregivers, aimed at enhancing transparency and support within the care economy.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment: The primary ministry responsible for hosting the care economy program and launching initiatives for elderly care and disability support.
Dr. Virendra Kumar: The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment who launched the JEEVAN and SHATAYU digital initiatives.
Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy: A virtual program and policy initiative aimed at developing a comprehensive framework for childcare, eldercare, and disability support.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment will
Host Virtual Program on “Creating a Well-
Functioning Care Economy” on 22 May 2026.
Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar will Launch JEEVAN App
for Senior Citizens and SHATAYU- a dashboard for
information on Geriatric Caregivers.
Posted On: 21 MAY 2026 3:35PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, will
organise a virtual program on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy” on May 22, 2026, at 10:00
AM.
The programme will commence with a welcome address by the Joint Secretary (Senior Citizens), followed
by an address by Shri Sudhansh Pant, Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment.
Care Economy includes activities related to childcare, eldercare, disability support, health related home
care and domestic services. It includes unpaid care work predominantly performed by women within
households and paid care work delivered through formal and informal markets.
Shri B. L. Verma, Hon’ble Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, and Shri Ramdas
Athawale, Hon’ble Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, will also address the participants.
A key highlight of the event will be the launch of the JEEVAN Mobile Application for Senior Citizens
and the SHATAYU Dashboard for information on the Geriatric Caregivers by Dr. Virendra Kumar,
Hon’ble Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment. Dr.Virendra Kumar will deliver the keynote
address, outlining the Ministry’s initiatives aimed at strengthening the care ecosystem.
The programme will also feature presentations on best practices in the care economy from Various States.
Four key thematic areas have been identified for in-depth discussions in this event. Participants from
Central Ministries/Departments, State/UTs, experts in the field and academicia will attend the workshop,
where delebrations will be held on key policy issues, implementation gaps, emerging initiatives, best
practices, and actionable recommendations.
The initiative aims to develop a comprehensive framework for care services by leveraging technology and
community participation.
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