Government To Launch JEEVAN App for Senior Citizens and SHATAYU Dashboard for Care Ecosystem

Union Minister Shri. Virendra Kumar will launch the JEEVAN mobile app for the senior citizens and the SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregivers on the 22nd May, 2026. This initiative aims to improve the care services through technology, policy support and community participation.

Government to Launch JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is set to introduce the two major digital platforms focused on eldercare.

These are the,

• JEEVAN mobile application for senior citizens
• SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregiver information

The launch will take place during a virtual program centred on the theme of ‘Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy.’

The initiative reflects the government’s growing focus on senior citizen welfare and care infrastructure.

What Is the JEEVAN App?

The JEEVAN app is set to be launched specifically for the senior citizens.

It is also expected to improve access to support systems, services and information relevant to elderly care.

While the full operational details are expected release during the official launch, the app is positioned as the technology-driven support platform aimed at enhancing convenience and accessibility for older citizens.

Also the broader goal is to help integrate the senior citizens into a more connected care ecosystem.

What Is the SHATAYU Dashboard?

The SHATAYU dashboard is designed for the geriatric caregivers.

It will serve as an information platform which focused on elderly care services, caregiving support and related ecosystem data.

The dashboard is also intended to improve coordination, awareness and resource access for the professionals and stakeholders involved in senior care.

This move recognizes the growing importance of the organized caregiving in India.

Focus on India’s Care Economy

The virtual program of accompanying the launch will focus on building a stronger care economy.

The care economy includes the,

• Childcare
• Eldercare
• Disability support
• Health-related home care
• Domestic care services

It also includes both unpaid household caregiving and formal paid care services.

Why This Matters

India is witnessing a steady rise in the senior citizen population.

This will creates the growing demand for structured care services, caregiver training and accessible support systems.

The JEEVAN and SHATAYU initiatives aim to address these emerging needs via digital intervention.

The move could improve the,

• Senior citizen support access
• Caregiver coordination
• Technology-enabled care delivery
• Policy implementation efficiency
• Community participation in care services

Best Practices from States

As part of the program, Karnataka and Kerala will present the best practices from the care economy sector.

Both the southern states have developed notable social welfare and healthcare delivery frameworks and making them useful case studies for wider policy discussions.

These presentations are also expected to support practical policy recommendations.

Key Participants

The program will be attended by the,

• Central government ministries
• State and Union Territory representatives
• Academia
• Care sector experts
• Policy stakeholders

The discussions will focus on to,

• Implementation gaps
• Emerging challenges
• Policy priorities
• Actionable solutions