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National Award For Senior Citizens (vayoshreshtha Samman): Best Urban Local Body In Providing Services And Facilities To Senior Citizens
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Award
Institution
Senior Citizen
Social Welfare
ULB
Urban Local Body
Details
Every year, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India confers the "National Award for Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman)" 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 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The "Vayoshreshtha Samman: Best Urban Local Body in Providing Services and Facilities to Senior Citizens" award shall be given to municipal bodies, which have done outstanding work for senior citizens. A total of 11 awards are given along with a Certificate, a Memento and also Cash Award. The total number of Awardees is 15 (Fifteen). The Awards are given across 13 categories:
INSTITUTIONAL CATEGORY
- Best Institution for Research in the field of Ageing
- Best Institution for providing services to Senior Citizens and Awareness Generation
- Best District Panchayat in providing services and facilities to Senior Citizens
- Best Urban Local Body in providing services and facilities to Senior Citizens
- Best State in implementing the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, and providing services and facilities to Senior Citizens
- Best Private Sector Organisation in promoting the well-being and welfare of Senior Citizens
- Best Public Sector Organisation in promoting the well-being and welfare of Senior Citizens
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY
- Centenarian
- Iconic Mother
- Lifetime Achievement
- Creative Art
- Sports and Adventure (one each for Male and Female)
- Courage & Bravery (one each for Male and Female)
Benefits
Decoration
The Awardee is given a Citation, Memento, and a Cash award of ₹ 5,00,000.
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.
- 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.
- The TA/ DA admissibility of the awardees and one companion shall be equivalent to that of the Joint Secretary to the Government of India.
Eligibility
For the Nominee
A. The award shall be given to Municipal Bodies or Cantonment Boards or Other Statutory Urban Local Bodies, which have done outstanding work for senior citizens.
B. To claim the award the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely:
Exemplary contribution in the field of Health, Counselling, Legal aid, awareness, institutional and now institutional programmes for the elderly.
Significant role in the empowerment of elder people at the village level.
Outstanding achievement in the involvement and participation of local people or community in the promotion of care for the elderly.
Promotion of barrier-free environment in the public buildings in, the municipality area.
For the Nominating Agencies/individuals
- 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.
NOTE 1: 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.
NOTE 2: It would be necessary that the nominee is recommended in writing by someone authorized to recommend the nominations.
NOTE 3: The Self-nominations for the Awards shall not be considered.
Application Process
Online
Registration
Step 1: The agencies or persons, authorized to nominate and recommend eligible institutions or individuals, should visit the National Awards Portal. On the top right of the homepage, click "Register".
Step 2: You will be directed to the Registration Page. Fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a Red Asterisk).
Step 3: Check the "Declaration" checkboxes provided at the bottom of the page. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Submit".You will receive the Login Credentials on your Registered Mobile Number.
Application
Step 2: Login using credentials. From the list of awards, select "Vayoshreshtha Samman - National Awards for Senior Citizens", then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step 3: On the next page, fill in all the mandatory fields in the online application form, and then click "Submit".
Selection of Awardees
1. A Screening Committee shall be constituted in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to scrutinize and shortlist the nominations, under Additional Secretary/ Joint Secretary.
2. The final Selection of the Awardees shall be made by the Selection Committee chaired by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Calendar of Activities
- Issue of Letter Inviting Nominations by the Ministry: 1st November
- Last Date of Receipt of Nominations: 31st January
- Shortlisting of Nominations by the Screening Committee: 28th February
- Final selection by the Jury: 30th April
- Approval by the Minister: 31st May
- Vetting by IB: 15th August
- Announcement of the Awards: 1st September
- Presentation of the Awards: 1st October
Documents Required
- Certificate of Registration
- Proof of Address (for communication)
- Proof of Area of specialization (Memorandum and Articles of Association containing objects and bye-laws)
- Proof of Parent Organisation or Registered Body (Certified Copy of the Certificate of Registration)
- 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
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 of October every year.
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 maximum amount of the cash award in the Institutional Category is ₹ 10,00,000/-.
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.
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.
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National Award For Senior Citizens (vayoshreshtha Samman): Best Urban Local Body In Providing Services And Facilities To Senior Citizens
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Award
Institution
Senior Citizen
Social Welfare
ULB
Urban Local Body
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
Every year, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India confers the "National Award for Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman)" 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 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The "Vayoshreshtha Samman: Best Urban Local Body in Providing Services and Facilities to Senior Citizens" award shall be given to municipal bodies, which have done outstanding work for senior citizens. A total of 11 awards are given along with a Certificate, a Memento and also Cash Award. The total number of Awardees is 15 (Fifteen). The Awards are given across 13 categories:
INSTITUTIONAL CATEGORY
- Best Institution for Research in the field of Ageing
- Best Institution for providing services to Senior Citizens and Awareness Generation
- Best District Panchayat in providing services and facilities to Senior Citizens
- Best Urban Local Body in providing services and facilities to Senior Citizens
- Best State in implementing the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, and providing services and facilities to Senior Citizens
- Best Private Sector Organisation in promoting the well-being and welfare of Senior Citizens
- Best Public Sector Organisation in promoting the well-being and welfare of Senior Citizens
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY
- Centenarian
- Iconic Mother
- Lifetime Achievement
- Creative Art
- Sports and Adventure (one each for Male and Female)
- Courage & Bravery (one each for Male and Female)
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