INSTITUTIONAL CATEGORY

1. Best Institution for Research in the field of Ageing
2. Best Institution for providing services to Senior Citizens and Awareness Generation
3. Best District Panchayat in providing services and facilities to Senior Citizens
4. Best Urban Local Body in providing services and facilities to Senior Citizens
5. Best State in implementing the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, and providing services and facilities to Senior Citizens
6. Best Private Sector Organisation in promoting the well-being and welfare of Senior Citizens
7. Best Public Sector Organisation in promoting the well-being and welfare of Senior Citizens

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY

1. Centenarian
2. Iconic Mother
3. Lifetime Achievement
4. Creative Art
5. Sports and Adventure (one each for Male and Female)
6. Courage & Bravery (one each for Male and Female)

Decoration

Presentation of Award (Ceremony Details)

1. 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.
2. The Awards shall be presented by the President of India or the Prime Minister of India.
3. The boarding and lodging expenses of the awardees including one companion for each awardee shall be borne by the Central Government.
4. 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.
5. The TA/ DA admissibility of the awardees and one companion shall be equivalent to that of the Joint Secretary to the Government of India.

For the Nominee

1. The Institution should be providing comprehensive services for the elderly preferably in rural or hilly areas of India, especially to indigent senior citizens.
2. The Institution or Organisation should be a registered body and should have a minimum of five years of experience in the field of service to the elderly.
3. The Institution should have made an outstanding contribution and has wide recognition.
4. The institution has undertaken specialised or innovative services and programmes for the betterment of the life of elderly in the society.
5. Outstanding achievement to provide new and effective outreach strategies or programmes for the betterment of elderly in the society.

For the Nominating Agencies/individuals

1. The Ministries or Departments of the Government of India and their autonomous organizations.
2. The State Governments or Union Territory Administrations.
3. Past recipients of Padma Awards, VayoshresthaSamman and other National Awards in both individual and institutional categories.
4. Members of the National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSrC).
5. 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.
6. Any other category of persons or institutions authorized by the Ministry from time to time.

1. Certificate of Registration
2. Proof of Address (for communication)
3. Proof of Area of specialization (Memorandum and Articles of Association containing objects and bye-laws)
4. Proof of Parent Organisation or Registered Body (Certified Copy of the Certificate of Registration)
5. Details of the Managing Committee and Qualification of their Members
6. Details of NGO working at Regional/State/National/International Level..
7. Total staff strength of the NGO.
8. Annual Reports for the last 3 years.
9. Special or Outstanding Achievements during the last 5 years in the field of the Category of the Award.
10. Details of Awards or Honours received, if any (attach citations), along with Justification for the Award.
11. Justification for the award.