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National Award For Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman): Best State In Implementing The Maintenance And Welfare Of Parents And Senior Citizens Act, 2007, And Providing Services And Facilities To Senior Citizens

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Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

The "Vayoshreshtha Samman: Best State in Implementing the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, and Providing Services and Facilities to Senior Citizens" award is given to the State/UT which has taken the lead in implementing various provisions of the act.

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What You Get

  • Recognition as the best performing state in senior citizen welfare
  • National award and honor for excellence in implementation
  • Encouragement to continue and improve senior citizen services
  • Increased awareness about the importance of senior citizen welfare
  • Potential for increased central support and resources for future programs

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Male only
  • Age: 18–100 years
  • Open to all States and Union Territories of India
  • Based on performance in implementing the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
  • Evaluated on quality of services provided to senior citizens
  • Assessment of facilities and welfare programs available to elderly citizens
  • Judged on compliance with national standards and guidelines for senior citizen care

Documents Needed

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  1. 1. State Government Application Form
  2. 2. Implementation Report
  3. 3. Senior Citizen Program Details
  4. 4. Service Delivery Statistics
  5. 5. Facility Documentation

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category
Social Welfare
Target Gender
Male
Age Group
18–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

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