National Award For Senior Citizens (vayoshreshtha Samman): Best Institution For Providing Services To Senior Citizens And Awareness Generation
✓ Information verified — June 2026The "Vayoshreshtha Samman: Best Institution for Providing Services to Senior Citizens and Awareness Generation" award shall be given to institutions with a record of providing services to the elderly, especially indigent senior citizens. The awards are conferred on 1st October every year.
What You Get
- Recognition as a best-in-class institution for senior citizen services
- National award and honor certificate
- Increased visibility and credibility for the institution
- Encouragement to continue and expand services to elderly citizens
- Opportunity to inspire other organizations to work for senior welfare
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Must be a registered institution (NGO, trust, hospital, old age home, care center, or similar organization)
- Should have a documented history of providing services to senior citizens
- Should demonstrate care for economically weaker elderly persons
- Should have been operational for a reasonable period
- Should show commitment to awareness generation about senior citizen issues
- Can be from any state in India
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Institution Registration Certificate
- 2. Organization Address Proof
- 3. Service Records Documentation
- 4. Senior Citizen Beneficiary List
- 5. Annual Report or Impact Statement
- 6. Bank Account Details
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
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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
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/nassvsbissca…Nodal Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
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