The collaboration creates a structured link between Psychology students and the rapidly growing eldercare and healthy aging sector — one of India’s most pressing public health challenges.
Joint research and policy-oriented initiatives will expose students and faculty to applied psychology in public health contexts, extending beyond traditional clinical training.
Community-based fieldwork — including intergenerational learning programmes and health outreach — will develop psychosocial intervention skills that classroom education cannot provide.
The partnership reflects IILM’s institutional view that higher education must actively contribute to nation-building and community transformation.
Student Takeaways
Psychology students will gain direct exposure to eldercare, mental health, and community well-being — areas of growing professional and social relevance in India.
Internships and field visits under Healthy Aging India will develop empathetic practice and applied clinical thinking in real community settings.
Collaborative research opportunities with the NGO will prepare students for postgraduate academic work and policy-facing roles in public health.
