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Clear filtersNational Award For Senior Citizens (vayoshreshtha Samman): Best Institution For Providing Services To Senior Citizens And Awareness Generation
The Vayoshreshtha Samman is a national award given by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to recognize institutions that provide excellent services to senior citizens, especially poor and elderly people. This award celebrates organizations working to improve the lives of older adults and raise awareness about senior citizen welfare. Awards are presented every year on October 1st, which is celebrated as International Day of Older Persons.
View DetailsMukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa - Old and Infirm
The Mukhyamantri Samajik Sahayata Prakalpa - Old and Infirm is a financial assistance scheme run by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. It is designed to provide regular pension support to poor and elderly citizens of Tripura who are unable to work due to age or infirmity. The scheme aims to ensure basic financial security and dignity for senior citizens and infirm persons in the state.
View DetailsSenior Citizens Saving Scheme
Introduced in 2004 by the Govt. of India, SCSS offers a steady stream of income for individuals over 60 years old. As it is a government-backed scheme, there is minimal risk associated with SCSS. Individuals can apply for this scheme in post offices and public and private banks.
View DetailsMukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana
The Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana is a pilgrimage assistance scheme run by the Department of Religious Trusts and Endowments in Madhya Pradesh. Launched in June 2012, it helps senior citizens undertake religious pilgrimages to important holy sites. The scheme provides financial support and travel arrangements to eligible elderly citizens who wish to visit temples and pilgrimage destinations.
View DetailsIndira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)
The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme is a social welfare program run by the Social Welfare Department of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Launched on 15th August 1995, it provides monthly financial assistance to elderly citizens living below the poverty line. The scheme aims to provide basic income support and financial security to senior citizens in difficult economic conditions.
View DetailsTirth Barat Yojana
The objective of this scheme is to provide government assistance for pilgrimage to the senior citizens & Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), who are residents of Chhattisgarh, to visit one or more of the various designated pilgrimage sites outside the state, once in their lifetime.
View DetailsNational Award For Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman): Best Private Sector Organisation In Promoting The Wellbeing And Welfare Of Senior Citizens
The "Vayoshreshtha Samman: Best Private Sector Organisation in Promoting the Wellbeing and Welfare of Senior Citizens" award shall be given to the Corporate Houses, addressing the problems of the elderly either by providing them gainful employment, utilising their skills and experience.
View DetailsNational Award For Senior Citizens (vayoshreshtha Samman): Creative Art
The Vayoshreshtha Samman: Creative Art award is a national recognition program run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to honor senior citizens who have achieved acclaim in arts and culture. This award celebrates artists, musicians, dancers, writers, painters, and performers who have made significant contributions to literature, theatre, cinema, music, dance, visual arts, and other creative fields. The scheme recognizes those who continue to remain active and dedicated to their artistic pursuits well into their senior years.
View DetailsNational Award For Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman): Lifetime Achievement
The "Lifetime Achievement Award" is conferred to eminent and outstanding senior citizens, preferably above seventy years, who have worked in the field of ageing and made significant contributions in the field, for the cause of elderly persons, especially indigent senior citizens.
View DetailsNational Award For Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman): Centenarian
The 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
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