National Award For Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman)
The National Award for Senior Citizens recognizes outstanding contributions to the welfare of elderly individuals in India.
Benefits
Awardees receive a cash prize of ₹1,000,000 for the institutional category, along with a citation and memento. The award ceremony takes place annually on October 1st.
Who can apply
- not income tax payer
Eligible nominees include institutions and individuals involved in senior citizen welfare, as well as state governments and their departments. Self-nominations are not accepted, and nominees must be recommended by authorized individuals or organizations. The nominee should not be an income tax payer.
How to apply
Nominations for the award must be submitted through the National Awards Portal by authorized individuals or organizations.
- Visit the National Awards Portal.
- Click on 'Register' at the top right of the homepage.
- Complete the registration form with all mandatory details.
- Agree to the declaration checkboxes and fill in the Captcha Code.
- Click 'Submit' to receive your login credentials.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who can nominate for the award?
Nominations can be made by government ministries, past award recipients, and recognized organizations, but self-nominations are not allowed.
What documents are required for nomination?
Required documents include proof of registration, address, area of specialization, and details of achievements and organizational structure.
Is there an age limit for nominees?
There is no specific age limit for nominees, but they must be recognized for their contributions to senior citizen welfare.
When is the award ceremony held?
The award ceremony is held annually on October 1st, coinciding with the International Day of Older Persons.
What is the cash award amount?
The cash award for the institutional category is ₹1,000,000.
Can state governments apply for the award?
Yes, state governments can apply if they meet the criteria for implementing the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.