IKIGAI Goa, a pioneering senior housing property near Panjim, Goa's dynamic capital, is proudly launched by Manasum Senior housing and Prescon Homes. IKIGAI Goa will open within 90 to 120 days with 240 luxurious, fully serviced one- and two-bedroom homes for contemporary seniors.

India's elderly population is growing. Household needs are changing due to growth. Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Delhi are focusing on senior-friendly housing. The progress is encouraging, but much more must be done. Despite hurdles, senior care houses will be significant business.

In a groundbreaking move, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has unveiled draft guidelines aimed at revolutionizing housing projects for the elderly, making it a trailblazer in India for advocating the specialized housing needs of retirees.

Ashiana Housing, a New Delhi-based real estate developer, plans to spend Rs 650-700 crore in land and building in 2023-24. The business wants to book Rs 1,500 crore in area in FY24 and add 7-8 million sq ft in three years.

With senior housing getting the most focus, India's real estate sector is suddenly bracing for a demand spike. A white paper released with PWC and ASLI-The Association of Senior Living in India reports fifty active projects from the top twelve players in the delivery business.

India's elderly population has grown from over 7% in 1991 to over 9% in 2016 and is expected to reach around 15% by 2035. We need elderly-friendly residences to cater for the growing number of senior Indians.

Once stigmatised as "old age homes," senior living homes have now evolved as a viable real estate sector, which has grown in importance in the aftermath of the COVID-19 scare.