Bengaluru : Dr. Karthik Narayan R, Founder and Managing Director, Athulya Senior Care, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Committee on Senior Care for the 2026–27 term, effective from July 2026. The appointment was announced at the Meeting of CII Committee on senior care
held on 14th July 2026.
The appointment comes at a pivotal time for India’s senior care ecosystem as the country undergoes one of the world’s fastest demographic transitions. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), India’s population aged 60 years and above is projected to increase from around 100 million in 2011 to nearly 230 million by 2036, accounting for almost 15% of the country’s population. This demographic shift is expected to significantly increase the demand for organised senior care, geriatric healthcare, skilled caregivers and long-term care infrastructure.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Karthik Narayan R, Founder and Managing Director, Athulya Senior Care, said “It is an honour to be appointed as the Chair of the CII Senior Care Committee at a defining moment for India’s senior care sector. Looking further ahead, NITI Aayog projects that India’s elderly population could reach nearly 320 million by 2050, accounting for almost one in every five Indians. This demographic transition presents both an opportunity and a responsibility for all stakeholders. Through this platform, we look forward to working closely with policymakers, industry leaders, healthcare providers and academia to develop evidence-based policy recommendations that strengthen long-term care, build a skilled caregiving workforce, encourage innovation and create an enabling ecosystem where every senior citizen can age with dignity, independence and access to quality care.”
The appointment aligns with the growing national focus on strengthening elder care systems. There is an ever-growing need for integrated care models, stronger regulatory frameworks, technology adoption, workforce development and greater public-private collaboration to prepare India for its rapidly ageing population.