National Award For Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman): Centenarian
✓ Information verified — June 2026The award is conferred to the eminent and outstanding senior citizens and institutions/organizations involved in rendering distinguished service for the cause of elderly persons, especially indigent senior citizens. The awards are conferred on 1st October every year by the Hon’ble President of India
What You Get
- Recognition and honor from the President of India
- Certificate of appreciation
- Public acknowledgment of outstanding service to senior citizens
- Prestige and social recognition at national level
Who Can Apply
- Age: 90–100 years
- Must be a senior citizen (age 60 years or above)
- Demonstrated outstanding and eminent service to elderly persons
- Particular focus on those serving indigent and economically weaker senior citizens
- Individuals, institutions, or organizations can be nominated
- No age limit for centenarian category (100 years or above)
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Nomination Form
- 2. Aadhar Card
- 3. Birth Certificate
- 4. Service Records
- 5. Recommendation Letters
- 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
- 90–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/nassvscNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
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