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Kerala's Janamaithri network decline raises elderly care concerns

Published Sunday, May 10, 2026

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The Janamaithri community policing scheme in Kerala, launched in 2008 to ensure the safety of elderly residents, has been declining since state government funding ceased in 2017. This decline has led to significant concerns about elderly care, highlighted by incidents such as a 74-year-old retired headteacher being found dead after several days.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A 74-year-old retired headteacher was found dead in a decomposed state at her residence near Purameri in Kozhikode district, Kerala, after remaining unnoticed for nearly five days.
  • The Janamaithri community policing scheme, launched in 2008, has been facing a decline in Kerala.
  • The scheme was designed to ensure the safety and security of elderly residents, particularly those living alone.
  • State government funding for the Janamaithri scheme ceased in 2017, leading to its discontinuation in many areas.
  • The decline of the Janamaithri network has raised significant concerns regarding the safety and care of the elderly population in Kerala.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The HinduCenter-Left

    The Hindu emphasizes the critical need to revive community policing initiatives like Janamaithri to safeguard vulnerable elderly populations in Kerala, highlighting government funding issues and scheme discontinuation, and citing a recent case of an elderly woman found dead after days as an example of the consequences.

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