National Award For Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman)
The National Award for Senior Citizens recognizes institutions providing exceptional services to the elderly.
Key facts
| Benefit | ₹5 lakh |
|---|---|
| Who | Institutions providing services to senior citizens |
| How paid | One-time cash award |
| Implemented by | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Official portal | nationalawards.gov.in |
| Application window | Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal |
Benefits
Awardees receive a cash prize of ₹500,000, a citation, and a memento. The award ceremony takes place on October 1st each year, coinciding with the International Day of Older Persons.
Who can apply
- For: institution
- no government employee in family
- not income tax payer
Eligible applicants include institutions that have been operational for at least five years and provide comprehensive services to senior citizens, particularly in rural areas. Institutions must not have any government employees in their family and should not be income tax payers. Self-nominations are not accepted; nominations must come from authorized individuals or agencies.
Who is not eligible
- Government employees in family
- Income tax payers
How to apply
Nominations for the award must be submitted through the National Awards Portal by authorized individuals or agencies.
- Visit the National Awards Portal and click 'Register' to create an account.
- Complete the registration form with all required details and submit it.
- Log in to the portal using the credentials received on your registered mobile number.
- Select 'Vayoshreshtha Samman - National Awards for Senior Citizens' from the awards list.
- Fill in the nomination form with all mandatory information and submit it.
Documents required
- Certificate of Registration
- Proof of Address (for communication)
- Proof of Area of specialization
- Proof of Parent Organisation or Registered Body
- Details of the Managing Committee and Qualification of their Members
- Details of NGO working at Regional/State/National/International Level
- Total staff strength of the NGO
- Annual Reports for the last 3 years
- Special or Outstanding Achievements during the last 5 years in the field of the Category of the Award
- Details of Awards or Honours received, if any (attach citations), along with Justification for the Award
- Justification for the award.
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Application not submitted | Ensure all mandatory fields are filled and the declaration checkboxes are checked before submitting. |
| Login issues | Verify the registered mobile number for correct login credentials and ensure the Captcha is entered correctly. |
Frequently asked questions
Who can nominate an institution for the award?
Nominations can be made by authorized individuals or agencies, including government departments, past award recipients, and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens.
What are the key documents required for the application?
Applicants must provide a Certificate of Registration, proof of address, details of the managing committee, annual reports for the last three years, and justification for the award, among other documents.
Is there a limit on the number of nominations?
There is no specified limit on the number of nominations, but each nomination must be made by an authorized individual or agency.
Can government institutions apply for the award?
No, institutions with government employees in their family are not eligible to apply for this award.
What happens if an institution does not meet the eligibility criteria?
Institutions that do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be considered for the award, and self-nominations are not accepted.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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