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National Award For Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman): Best State In Implementing The Maintenance And Welfare Of Parents And Senior Citizens Act, 2007, And Providing Services And Facilities To Senior Citizens

The "Vayoshreshtha Samman: Best State in Implementing the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, and Providing Services and Facilities to Senior Citizens" award is given to the State/UT which has taken the lead in implementing various provisions of the act.

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

Notified the Act, framed the Rules, appointed Maintenance Officers, constituted Maintenance and Appellate Tribunals;; High level of settlement of claims of maintenance.; Constituted a State Council for Senior Citizens and held meeting at regular intervals.; Prepared and executed a comprehensive action plan for providing protection for the life and property of senior citizens.; Institutionalised arrangements for medical support to Senior citizens and created infrastructure and facilities for geriatric health care.; Promoted research work in the treatment of chronic, terminal and degenerative diseases common among the elderly.; Established a network of old age homes, service centres, help lines or Volunteer bureaus.; 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)