Vayoshreshtha Samman – 2019

(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment)

 

WHAT

The President of India will confer the “Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019” on the eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of the elderly persons to mark ‘International Day of older Persons’.

International Day of Older Persons is celebrated every year on 1st October since the year 2005.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Vayoshreshtha Samman is a Scheme of awards instituted by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
• The scheme is upgraded to the status of National Awards, for institutions involved in rendering distinguished service for the cause of elderly persons especially indigent senior citizens and to eminent citizens in recognition of their service/achievements.
• The recipients are drawn from diverse fields.
• The Awards are given to institutions/organisations/individuals from any part of the country.

 

CATEGORIES OF THE AWARDS

1. 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 wellbeing and welfare of Senior Citizens
• Best Public Sector Organisation in promoting the wellbeing and welfare of Senior Citizens

 

2. INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY

• Centenarian Award
• Iconic Mother Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Creative Art Award
• Sports and Adventure Award (one each for Male and Female)
• Courage & Bravery Award (one each for Male and Female)

 

Source: PIB

 

 

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