Back to Schemes
Social welfare & Empowerment

National Award For Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman): Best Public 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 Public Sector Undertakings Undertaking Service to the Community Through Activities Under Corporate Social Responsibility, etc.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Decoration | The Awardee is given a Citation and Memento. | Presentation of Award (Ceremony Details) | - The Award shall be presented in New Delhi at a special ceremony/function to be held on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons on the 1st of October every year. | - The Awards shall be presented by the President of India or the Prime Minister of India. | - The boarding and lodging expenses of the awardees including one companion for each awardee shall be borne by the Central Government.1. The to-and-fro travelling expenses and accommodation for up to one day prior to and after the date of the Samman ceremony (depending upon the actual arrival and departure dates) shall be arranged and the expenditure shall be reimbursed by the Central Government.1. The TA/ DA admissibility of the awardees and one companion shall be equivalent to that of the Joint Secretary to the Government of India.

Who can apply

Formulating Post-retirement career policy for its employee.; Creating infrastructure in geriatric medical care or any other similar step for the benefit of the elderly as a community.; Having made arrangements towards healthy and productive ageing of its employees.; Providing barrier-free for senior citizens at the workplace.; The Ministries or Departments of the Government of India and their autonomous organizations.; The State Governments or Union Territory Administrations.; Past recipients of Padma Awards, VayoshresthaSamman and other National Awards in both individual and institutional categories.; Members of the National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSrC).; Renowned Apex Chambers like the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM), National Association of Software and Service Companies, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry etc.; Any other category of persons or institutions authorized by the Ministry from time to time.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)