With India’s elderly population set to hit 347 million by 2050, the gap in trained care workers is ballooning. Odisha’s simple, 3-month cert programme (for Class X passouts, 18-38 yrs) covers dementia, physio, counselling; and could become a national model. NITI Aayog’s new report calls for a national policy, registry, and portal. Why this matters: As joint families break down and women join workforce, caregiving can’t stay informal. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala are already innovating. Odisha’s quiet move might be the template for India’s care revolution. If you’re a young graduate looking for purpose + job security, this might be your next big opportunity.