Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Sri Lanka has begun the first steps to build a stronger and fairer care system to better support families, workers, and communities. The move comes as the country faces a fast-growing older population and a rising need for quality care services.

By 2040, one in four Sri Lankans will be over 60 years old. To prepare for this, the Government, with help from the International Labour Organization (ILO), has started creating a National Roadmap and Action Plan on Care. This follows Cabinet approval of the National Social Protection Strategy in September 2025. The new plan was officially launched on October 29, on the International Day of Care and Support.

The plan will focus on both those who give care and those who recei...