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National Award For Senior Citizens (vayoshreshtha Samman): Iconic Mother

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

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Decoration | The Awardee is given a Citation, Memento, and a Cash award of ₹ 2,50,000/-. | No. of Awardees | The total number of Awardees is 15 (Fifteen). | 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

The applicant should be a woman.; The applicant should be of the age of sixty years or above.; The applicant should have brought up their children in the face of great odds and supported them In being high achievers.; The applicant should have demonstrated unwavering devotion and inculcation of good values and ethics In children In highly testing circumstances.; The children should have made remarkable achievements in society because of the dedication, vision and hard work of the applicant.; The applicant should have fought for the protection, promotion and empowerment of a girl child.; The contribution of the applicant applicant should have commanded wide recognition from society.; 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)

Common Questions

What are the objectives of this scheme?

The objective of this scheme is to honour the eminent and outstanding senior citizens and institutions/organizations involved in rendering distinguished service for the cause of elderly persons, especially indigent senior citizens.

When are these awards conferred?

The awards are conferred on 1st October every year.

Who confers these awards?

The awards are conferred by the Hon'ble President of India at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

What is the address of Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi?

The address of Vigyan Bhawan is: Maulana Azad Rd, Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110011

How many categories are there in this award?

The Awards are given across 13 categories: 07 Institutional Categories and 06 categories of individual type.

What is the maximum amount of the cash award in the institutional category?

The Awardee is given a Cash award of [?] 2,50,000/-.

Will the to-and-from travelling expenses of the awardee be reimbursed?

Yes, 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.

Are there any awards for urban local bodies?

Yes, there is an award for the "Best Urban Local Body in providing services and Facilities to Senior Citizens" under the Institutional Category.

While conferring the award, is there any preference/priority given to educational institutions?

The awards are open to all Indian Institutions, Organizations and Individuals without any distinction or discrimination on grounds of religion, race, sex, caste or creed.

Can I nominate myself for this award?

No, Self-nominations for the Awards shall not be considered.

What is the URL of the national awards portal?

National Awards Portal, Ministry of Home Affairs at https://awards.gov.in

Can the application form be filled in malayalam?

The application should be in Hindi or English language only.

Is bio-data a mandatory document for individual categories of the award?

Yes, the Bio-Data is a mandatory document for Individual Categories of the Award.

Where can I find the PDF of the scheme guidelines?

The PDF of the Scheme Guidelines can be found at - https://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/Englishfull169.pdf

Who can become a nominee for this award?

The awards are open to all Indian Institutions, Organizations and Individuals.