National Award For Senior Citizens (vayoshreshtha Samman): Best Institution For Research In The Field Of Ageing
The Vayoshreshtha Samman award recognizes and honors institutions that have done outstanding work in research and spreading knowledge about aging and elderly care in India. Run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, this national award is presented by the President of India every year on October 1st. The scheme aims to encourage institutions to conduct high-quality research on aging and share their findings to improve the lives of senior citizens.
What You Get
- National recognition and prestige for the winning institution
- Award certificate presented by the President of India
- Public acknowledgment of excellence in aging research
- Encouragement for further research work in the field of gerontology
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Institution must be registered and operational in India
- Must have demonstrated outstanding research work in the field of aging
- Should have a proven track record of knowledge dissemination related to elderly care
- Can be a government, private, or non-profit research organization
- Must have published or documented research findings in aging
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Institution Registration Certificate
- 2. Research Work Documentation
- 3. Published Research Papers
- 4. Organization Profile
- 5. Track Record Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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