Lok Sabha Question No. 3426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RAJIV PRATAP RUDY, PRATHAP SIMHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3426 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2018

## RASHTRIYA VAYOSHRI YOJANA

## 3426. SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY: SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the objectives of launching the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY);
- (b) the details of districts selected under RVY along with the criteria for selection, State-wise;
- C the number of camps organised since the inception of the yojana as on 30.6.2018 and planned for the current financial year with the financial allocation under the yojana and the number of senior citizens benefited so  far and the steps taken to include all the remaining districts; along being
- (d) the   eligibility criteria   for  vayoshreshtha samman award and the details of number  of categories conferred award for outstanding contribution towards the cause of elderly persons;
- (e) whether the Ministry has held 3rd meeting of National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSC) recently, if so, the issues deliberated and the outcome of the meeting;
- the financial outlay for senior citizen welfare fund during the current financial year; and
- whether the Government has any estimate on the number of senior citizens who are suffering from some sort of disabilities in their old age and if so, the details thereof; State-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a): The Ministry of Social  Justice and Empowerment has been  implementing a   scheme for providing physical  aids and Assisted Living Devices  for Senior Citizens  belonging to BPL category named "Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)"' since Ist April, 2017 with the objective of providing Senior Citizens, belonging to BPL category and suffering from age related disabilities/ infirmities, with such physical aids and assisted living devices which can restore near normalcy in their bodily functions. Under the Scheme, assisted living devices such as Walking Sticks, Elbow Crutches, Walkers/ Crutches, Tripods/ Quadpods, Hearing Aids, Wheelchairs, Artificial Dentures and Spectacles are provided free of cost to the beneficiary senior citizens:
- (b): The   districts where are more prevalent  among senior citizens has been given priority and the Aspirational districts as identified by NITI Aayog have

also been included. So A list of selected districts is at Annexure -1. far ,

- (c): As on 30/06/2018, a total of 42 Distribution Camps have been organised. 45774 senior citizens have been benefited by distribution of 1,02,323 physical aids and assistive devices. 150 districts are planned for the organisation of Assessment/Distribution camps in this financial year: In the current Financial Year; an amount of Rs. 1.5 crore has been released and an amount of Rs. 106.89 crore has been sought from Department of Economic Affairs   under Senior Citizens Welfare Fund. In future, the Scheme will be extended to cover all districts of India.
- (d): The Vayoshreshtha Sammans are conferred in 13 categories among which 7 categories are The details of category-wise eligibility criteria is at Annexure 2.
- (e): The third meeting of the National Council of Senior Citizens was held on 13th June 2018. The meeting discussed the issues such as (i) Amendments to the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (MWPSC) Act; 2007, (ii) Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana: A Scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-Living Devices  for Senior Citizens belonging to BPL Category, (iii) Revised Scheme  of Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens   (IPSrC), (iv) National Award/Vayoshreshtha Samman; 2018 Senior Citizens Welfare Fund, (vi) Financial assistance under Indira Gandhi National Old Pension Schemes (IGNOAPS), (vii) Social Security to Senior Citizens, (viii) Facilities at Railway Stations and (ix) Bridging of Intergenerational The suggestions of the Council on the issues are examined: Age being Gap:
- (f): As per information furnished by Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs; as on date the principal amount available in Senior Citizens Welfare Fund (SCWF) is Rs. 452.09 crore
- (g): As per Census 2011 data, the number of Senior Citizens in the Country suffering from disabilities in their old age is 53,76,619. The State/UT wise distribution is given in Annexure 3.

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## ANNEXURE-L

## to of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question no3426 to be answered on 07/08/2018

## Districts Selected for the Implementation of Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana

| Sl. No.   | State/UT                    | Districts Selected                   |
|-----------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| 1         | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | South Andaman                        |
| 2         | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Middle & North Andaman               |
| 3         | Andhra Pradesh              | Visakhapatnam                        |
| 4         | Andhra Pradesh              | Nellore                              |
| 5 .       | Andhra Pradesh              | Vizianagaram                         |
|           | Andhra Pradesh              | Chittoor                             |
| 7. "      | Andhra Pradesh              | Rajahmundry (East Godavari District) |
| 8.        | Andhra Pradesh              | Kurnool                              |
| 9         | Andhra Pradesh              | Cuddapah                             |
| 10        | Arunachal Pradesh           | West Kameng                          |
| 11_       |                             | Pasighat                             |
| 12_       |                             | Changlang                            |
| 13        |                             | Tirap                                |
| 14        |                             | West Siang                           |
| 15.       |                             | Tawang                               |
| 16_       |                             | Namsai                               |
| 17        |                             | Kamrup                               |
| 18.       |                             | Sonitpur                             |
| 19        |                             | Nagaon                               |
| 20_       |                             | Lakhimpur                            |
| 21_       |                             | Darrang                              |
|           |                             | Guwahati                             |
|           | Assam                       | Dhubri                               |
| 24        |                             | Barpeta                              |
| 25_       |                             | Goalpara                             |
| 26_       |                             | Baksa                                |
| 27_       |                             | Udalguri                             |
| 28_       |                             | Hailakandi                           |
| 29_       |                             | Buxar                                |
| 30_       |                             | West Champaran                       |
| 31        |                             | Patna                                |
| 32_       | Bihar                       | Bhojpur                              |
| 33.       |                             | Nawada                               |
| 34_       |                             | Muzaffarpur                          |
| 35_       |                             | Katihar                              |
| 36.       |                             | Begusarai                            |

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| 37_                       | Sheikhpura             |
|---------------------------|------------------------|
| 38.                       | Araria                 |
| 39                        | Sitamarhi              |
| 40,                       | Khagaria               |
| 41 Bihar                  | Purnia                 |
| 42.                       | Aurangabad             |
| 43_                       | Banka                  |
| 44.                       | Gaya                   |
| 45                        | Jamui                  |
| 46_ Chandigarh            | Chandigarh             |
| 47                        | Raipur                 |
| 48.                       | Bastar                 |
| 49_                       | Janjgir-Champa         |
| 50                        | Raigarh                |
| 51_                       | Bilaspur               |
| 52                        | Rajnandgaon            |
| 53 Chhattisgarh           | Korba                  |
| 54.                       | Mahasamund             |
| 55                        | Bijapur                |
| 56_                       | Dantewada              |
| 57 .                      | Kanker                 |
| 58.                       | Kondagaon              |
| 59.                       | Narayanpur             |
| 60                        | Sukma                  |
| 61 Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| 62. Daman and Diu         | Daman and Diu          |
| 63                        | Chandni Chowk          |
| 64.                       | Karol Bagh             |
| 65.                       | South Delhi            |
| Delhi 66.                 | West Delhi             |
| 67                        | East Delhi             |
| 68.                       | North East Delhi       |
| 69                        | North Goa              |
| Goa 70                    | South Goa              |
| 71:                       | Vadodara               |
| 72_                       | Ahmadabad              |
|                           | Bhavnagar              |
| 74.                       | Junagarh               |
| Gujarat 75,               | Rajkot                 |
| 76_                       | Kutch                  |
| 77                        | Narmada                |
| 78                        | Dahod                  |

| S1 No.   | State/UT          | Districts Selected   |
|----------|-------------------|----------------------|
|          | Haryana           | Karnal               |
| 80_      | Haryana           | Ambala               |
|          | Haryana           | Rewari               |
| 82_      | Haryana           | Sonipat              |
| 83.      | Haryana           | Faridabad            |
| 84.      | Haryana           | Gurgaon              |
| 85.      | Haryana           | Palwal               |
| 86_      | Haryana           | Mewat                |
| 87 .     | Himachal Pradesh  | Shimla               |
| 88_      | Himachal Pradesh  | Hamirpur             |
| 89       | Himachal Pradesh  | Chamba               |
| 90_      | Himachal Pradesh  | Una                  |
| 91.      | Himachal Pradesh  | Solan                |
| 92_      | Himachal Pradesh  | Bilaspur             |
| 93       | Jammu and Kashmir | Sri Nagar            |
| 94 _     | Jammu and Kashmir | Udhampur             |
| 95.      | Jammu and Kashmir | Ramban               |
| 96.      | Jammu and Kashmir | Doda                 |
| 97       | Jammu and Kashmir | Kathua               |
| 98.      | Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu                |
| 99       | Jammu and Kashmir | Anantnag             |
| 100.     | Jammu and Kashmir | Kupwara              |
| 101.     | Jammu and Kashmir | Baramulla            |
| 102.     | Jharkhand         | Gumla                |
|          | Jharkhand         | Ranchi               |
| 104.     | Jharkhand         | Giridih              |
| 105_     | Jharkhand         | East Singhbhum       |
| 106.     | Jharkhand         | Koderma              |
| 107_     | Jharkhand         | West Singhbhum       |
| 108.     | Jharkhand         | Sahebganj            |
| 109.     | Jharkhand         | Pakaur               |
| 110_     | Jharkhand         | Godda                |
|          | Jharkhand         | Latehar              |
| 112      | Jharkhand         | Lohardaga            |
| 113      | Jharkhand         | Palamu               |
| 114-     | Jharkhand         | Ramgarh              |
| 115.     | Jharkhand         | Simdega              |
| 116_     | Jharkhand         | Bokaro               |
|          | Jharkhand         | Chatra               |
| 118.     | Jharkhand         | Dumka                |

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|      | 120. 121.   | Hazaribagh         |
|------|-------------|--------------------|
|      |             | Khunti             |
| 122  |             | South Bangalore    |
| 123  |             | Dharwad            |
| 124  |             | Bijapur            |
| 125  |             | Shimoga            |
| 126  |             | Uttara Kannada     |
| 127  |             | Belagavi           |
| 128  |             | Yadgir             |
| 129, |             | Raichur            |
| 130. |             | Gadag              |
| 131  |             | Kalaburgi          |
| 132  |             | Kochi              |
| 133. |             | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 134  |             | Kozhikode          |
| 135  |             | Pathanamthitta     |
| 136  |             | Kottayam           |
| 137. |             | Kannur             |
| 138, |             | Wayanad            |
| 139. |             | Lakshadweep        |
| 140  |             | Ujjain             |
| 141  |             | Khandwa            |
| 142  |             | Gwalior            |
| 143, |             | Sehore             |
| 144  |             | Indore             |
| 145. |             | Ratlam             |
| 146  |             | Vidisha            |
| 147. |             | Shivpuri           |
| 148. |             | Sagar              |
| 149  |             | Damoh              |
| 150. |             | Singrauli          |
| 151. |             | Barwani            |
| 152. |             | Chhatarpur         |
|      |             | Rajgarh            |
| 154  |             | Guna               |
| 155. |             | Nagpur             |
| 156_ |             | Dhule              |
| 157. |             | Pune               |
| 158. |             | Mumbai North-East  |
| 159. |             | Kurla & Bandra     |

| SL No.   | State/UT    | Districts Selected   |
|----------|-------------|----------------------|
| 160.     | Maharashtra | Wardha               |
|          | Maharashtra | Jalna                |
| 162.     | Maharashtra | Nandurbar            |
| 163.     | Maharashtra | Washim               |
| 164      | Maharashtra | Osmanabad            |
| 165.     | Maharashtra | Gadchiroli           |
| 166_     | Maharashtra | Jalgaon              |
| 167.     | Maharashtra | Nanded               |
| 168.     | Manipur     | Imphal West          |
| 169.     | Manipur     | Imphal East          |
|          | Manipur     | Thoubal              |
| 171_     | Manipur     | Bishnupur            |
|          | Manipur     | Churachandpur        |
| 173      | Manipur     | Ukhrul               |
| 174,     | Manipur     | Chandel              |
| 175.     |             | East Jaintia Hills   |
| 176.     | Meghalaya   | Ri Bhoi              |
| 177.     | Meghalaya   | West Garo Hills      |
| 178.     | Meghalaya   | East Khasi Hills     |
| 179.     | Meghalaya   | West Khasi Hills     |
| 180.     | Meghalaya   | East Garo Hills      |
| 181.     | Mizoram     | Aizawl               |
| 182.     |             | Champhai             |
| 183.     |             | Lunglei              |
| 184 .    |             | Mamit                |
| 185.     |             | Lawngtlai            |
| 186.     |             | Serchhip             |
| 187      | Nagaland    | Dimapur              |
| 188.     | Nagaland    | Kohima               |
| 189      | Nagaland    | Mon                  |
| 190.     | Nagaland    | Mokokchung           |
| 191.     | Nagaland    | Tuensang             |
| 192_     | Nagaland    | Zunheboto            |
| 193.     |             | Kiphire              |
| 194.     |             | Sundargarh           |
| 195.     | Odisha      | Angul                |
| 196.     |             | Hinjili              |
| 197_     |             | Mayurbhanj           |
| 198.     |             | Dhenkanal            |
| 199_ 200 |             | Nuapada Balangir     |

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| 201.           | Gajapati Kalahandi                                                                   |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 202            | Gajapati Kalahandi                                                                   |
| 203 Odisha     | Kandhamal                                                                            |
| 204            | Koraput                                                                              |
| 205            | Malkajgiri                                                                           |
| 206.           | Rayagada                                                                             |
| 207 Puducherry | Olukara                                                                              |
| 208-           | Karaikal                                                                             |
| 209            | Gurdaspur                                                                            |
| 210            | Hoshiarpur                                                                           |
| 211            | Bathinda                                                                             |
| 212            | Fazilka                                                                              |
| Punjab 213     | Mansa                                                                                |
| 214            | Jalandhar                                                                            |
| 215.           | Firozpur                                                                             |
| 216.           | Moga                                                                                 |
|                | Jhalawar Bikaner Jodhpur Pali Sawai Madhopur Bhilwara Baran Jaisalmer Dholpur Jaipur |
| 218. 219.      | Gajapati Kalahandi                                                                   |
| 220            |                                                                                      |
| 221.           |                                                                                      |
| 222            |                                                                                      |
| 223 Rajasthan  |                                                                                      |
| 224            |                                                                                      |
| 225            |                                                                                      |
| 226            |                                                                                      |
| 227 .          | Karauli                                                                              |
| 228            | Sirohi                                                                               |
| 229            | Barmer                                                                               |
| 230            | East Sikkim                                                                          |
| 231. 232       | South Sikkim                                                                         |
| Sikkim         | North Sikkim                                                                         |
| 234            | Kanya Kumari                                                                         |
| 235            | South Chennai                                                                        |
| 236 237        | Kancheepuram                                                                         |
| Tamil Nadu     | Theni                                                                                |
| 238.           | Nagapattinam                                                                         |
| 239.           | Salem                                                                                |
| 240            | Ramanathapuram                                                                       |
| 241            | Virudhunagar                                                                         |

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|       | State/UT      | Districts Selected       |
|-------|---------------|--------------------------|
| 242.  |               | Hyderabad                |
| 243.  |               | Karimnagar               |
| 244   |               | Mahbubnagar              |
| 245.  |               | Chevella                 |
| 246.  |               | Nizamabad                |
| 247 . | Telangana     | Rangareddy               |
| 248   |               | Bhupalpally              |
| 249   |               | Asifabad                 |
| 250   |               | Khammam                  |
| 251   |               | Adilabad                 |
| 252   |               | Warangal                 |
| 253   |               | Unakoti                  |
| 254.  |               | Dhalai                   |
| 255   | Tripura       | West Tripura             |
| 256.  |               | East Tripura             |
| 257 . | Uttarakhand   | Haridwar                 |
| 258.  | Uttarakhand   | Almora                   |
| 259.  | Uttarakhand   | Nainital                 |
| 260   | Uttarakhand   | Tehri Garhwal            |
| 261   | Uttarakhand   | Udham Singh Nagar Jaspur |
| 262   | Uttarakhand   | Pauri Garhwal            |
| 263   | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow                  |
| 264,  | Uttar Pradesh | Pilibhit                 |
| 265   | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi                 |
| 266   | Uttar Pradesh | Lalitpur                 |
| 267   | Uttar Pradesh | Chandauli                |
| 268.  | Uttar Pradesh | Gorakhpur                |
| 269.  | Uttar Pradesh | Noida                    |
| 270.  | Uttar Pradesh | Mirzapur                 |
| 271.  | Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad                |
| 272   | Uttar Pradesh | Ghazipur                 |
| 273.  | Uttar Pradesh | Chitrakoot               |
| 274   | Uttar Pradesh | Balrampur                |
| 275.  | Uttar Pradesh | Bahraich                 |
| 276_  | Uttar Pradesh | Sonbhadra                |
| 277,  | Uttar Pradesh | Shrawasti                |
|       | Uttar Pradesh | Siddharthnagar           |
| 279   | Uttar Pradesh | Fatehpur                 |
| 280   | Uttar Pradesh | Bareilly                 |
| 281.  | Uttar Pradesh | Amethi                   |

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| 282   |             | Raebareli         |
|-------|-------------|-------------------|
|       | West Bengal | Asangol           |
| 284   | West Bengal | Darjeeling        |
| 285   | West Bengal | Jayanagar         |
| 286   | West Bengal | Paschim Medinipur |
| 287_  | West Bengal | Arambagh          |
| 288   | West Bengal | Ranaghat-Nadia    |
| 289   | West Bengal | Birbhum           |
| 290   | West Bengal | Dakshin Dinajpur  |
| 291.  | West Bengal | Malda             |
| 292   | West Bengal | Murshidabad       |

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## Question no3426 to be answered on 07/08/2018

## Eligibility Criteria for the Conferment f Vayoshrestha Samman:

The Vayoshreshtha Sammans are conferred in 13 categories among which 7 categories are ~Institutional" and 6 categories are "IndividualThe list of categories and their eligibility criteria is given below: -

## SInstitutional  Categories

- A CATEGORYL Best Institution for Research and dissemination of Knowledgein
- The award shall be given to the institutions which are generating and spreading knowledge in the field of ageing:
- (2) To Claim the award the award the following requirements shall be fulfilled, namely: -
- (a) The Institutions or Organisation   should be a registered body and should have minimum five years of experience in the field of ageing and related issues;
- Outstanding achievements in the area of education or training etc. in the field of Ageing and Geriatric care;
- The institution should have remarkable achievements in research or publication and spread of knowledge in the field of elderly in India;
- The Institution should have been instrumental in  developing and  formulating Policies and programmes for Senior Citizens either at the State or National level;
- Dissemination of knowledge and creating awareness on the issues relating to elderly through conferences, seminars, workshops and other means;
- Participatory leadership in the community and civil society at in the field of ageing as prime concern. large

## B.CATEGORY-2 Best Institution for providing Services to Senior Citizens:

- The award shall be given to the institutions which are providing outstanding service to the clderly,
- To claim the award, the following requirements shall be fulfilled, namely:-
- (a) The institution should be providing comprehensive services for the elderly preferably in rural or hilly area of India especially to indigent senior citizens;
- The Institution should have made outstanding contribution and has wide recognition;
- b) The Institution or Organisation   should be a registered body  and  should have minimum five years experience in the field of service to elderly;
- d) The institution has undertaken specialised or innovative services and programme for the betterment of life of elderly in the society;
- (e) Outstanding   achievement to provide new and effective outreach   strategy or programmes for the betterment of elderly in the society.

## C. CATEGORY-3 Best District Panchayat:

- The award shall be given to the District Panchayats, which have done outstanding work for senior citizens.
- (2) To claim the award the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely: -
- (a) Exemplary contribution in the field of Health; Counselling; Legal aid, awareness; institutional and non institutional programmes for the elderly;
- Outstanding achievement in the involvement and participation of local or community in the promotion of care for elderly; people
- Significant role in the empowerment of elder people at the village level;
- (d) Promotion of barrier free environment in the public buildings in Panchayat area.
- 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.
- (2) To claim the award the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely:-
- (a) Exemplary contribution in the field of Health, Counselling, Legal aid, awareness, institutional and non institutional programmes for the elderly;
- (c) Outstanding achievement in the involvement and participation of local people or community in the promotion of care for elderly;
- (b) Significant role in the empowerment of elder people at the municipality level;
- (d) Promotion of barrier free environment in the public buildings in the municipality

## Citizens:

- The award shall be given to the State or Union Territory which has taken lead in the implementation of various provisions of the Act.
- (2) To claim the award the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely: -
- (a)Notified the Act; framed the Rules; appointed Maintenance Officers, constituted Maintenance and Appellate Tribunals;
- (c)Constituted a State Council for Senior Citizens and held meeting at regular;
- (6) High level of settlement of claims of maintenance;

- (d) Prepared and executed comprehensive action plan for providing protection to life and property of senior citizens;
- f) Promoted research work in treatment of chronic, terminal and degenerative diseases common among elderly;
- (e)Institutionalised arrangements for medical support to Senior citizens and created infrastructure and facilities for geriatric health care;
- g) Established a network of old age homes, service centres, help-lines or Volunteer

## welfare\_of Senior Citizens:

- The award shall be given to a Private Sector Organisation who have done work for the welfare of senior citizens.
- (2) To claim the award, the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely: -
- (a)  Addressing the problems of elderly either by providing them gainful employment; or utilising their skills and experience for the benefit of the society;
- (C) Having made arrangements towards care of its former (superannuated) employees;
- (b) Creating infrastructure in geriatric medical care or any other similar step for the benefit of elderly as a community;
- (d) Providing barrier free for senior citizens at the work place.

## G. welfare of Senior Citizens:

- The award shall be given to the Best Public Sector undertaking who have done work in promoting the welfare of senior citizens:
- (a)   Formulating Post retirement career policy for its employees;
- (2) To claim the award, the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely:-
- (b) Creating infrastructure in geriatric medical care or any other similar for the benefit of elderly as a community; step
- (c) Providing barrier free for senior citizens at the work place.
- (c) Having made arrangements towards healthy and productive ageing of its employees;

## SIndividual Categories

## H CATEGORY-8 Centenarian Award:

- The award shall be given to renowned individuals who are above ninety of age and are still physically active, independent and contributing to the society: years
- (2) To claim the award the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely:
- (a) The individual should be above the age of ninety years;
- (c)Individual who fought against the social evils and for freedom of the Nation;
- (6) Should have rendered exemplary services for the betterment of the community and society at large;
- (d) Ongoing commitment especially for the cause of elderly or other marginalised sections of the society;
- Possessing reasonable health and still actively participating for social causes; good
- (e) His or her Contribution should have wide recognition from the society;
- g) Participation on various State and National level platforms.

## I CATEGORY-9 Iconic Mother\_Awards:

- The award shall be given to senior citizen women who in the face of great odds, brought up their children and supported them in being high achievers
- (a) Unwavering devotion and inculcation of values and ethics in the children in highly testing circumstances; good
- To claim the award, the following conditions shall be fulfilled namely:
- (b) Because of her  dedication, vision and hard work; children should have made remarkable   achievement in the society;
- (d) Her contribution commands wide recognition from the society;
- (c) Mother who fought for protection, promotion and empowerment of girl child;
- (e) Should be of age of sixty years or above.

## CATEGORY-JLifetime Achievement Award:

- The award shall be given to senior citizens, preferably above seventy years, who have made significant contributions to society, especially for the elderly:
- (2) To claim the award, the following conditions shall b fulfilled, namely: -
- or research or publication and work   performance etc;
- (a) The upliftment and betterment of the lives of elderly in society;
- (c) Provide pioneering or innovative programmes and services in the social welfare sector;
- (e) Should be of age of seventy years or above.
- (d) Recognized as a  role model for  exemplary contribution to the community and society at large;

## K CATEGORY-IAward for Creative Art:

- The award to or International   acclaim for their contribution to literature, theatre, cinema, music, dance, painting; sculpture, photography, etc. and who continue to be active in their field well into their old age.
- (a) Exemplary contribution in the field of Art;
- (2) To claim the award the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely:
- (b) His or her art should be infused with social messages on contemporary issues;
- (d) His or her art should have been recognized widely.
- (c) Outstanding achievement in the promotion and dissemination of Art;
- The award shall be given to senior citizens who have won international acclaim and who continue to contribute in the field of sport. One award each is proposed for male and female sportsperson as sub-categories.
- (2) To claim the award the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely:-
- (a) Exemplary contribution in the field of Sports;
- (c) Bringing   solidarity, commitment and the medium of sports;
- (b) Recognition of his or her sportsmanship at State or National or International level;
- (e) Outstanding achievement in the promotion and dissemination of sports to the younger generation.

## M CATEGORY-13 Courage and Bravery Award (Male and Female):

- The award shall be given to a senior citizen who has displayed exemplary courage in the face of grave danger: One award each is proposed for male and female sportsperson as subcategories.
- (2) To claim the award the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely:
- (a) The protection of human rights, national security or mitigation of social evils;
- (b) Sustainable efforts for the protection of life of the people in society.

## Question no3426 to be answered on 07/08/2018

No:of Senior Citizens with any Disability

| SL: No.   | State/UT                  | No. of Senior Citizens with disabilities   |
|-----------|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| 01        | JAMMU & KASHMIR           | 83887                                      |
| 02        | HIMACHAL PRADESH          | 48776                                      |
| 03        | PUNJAB                    | 121552                                     |
| 04        | CHANDIGARH                | 2403                                       |
| 05        | UTTARAKHAND               | 44373                                      |
| 06        | HARYANA                   | 124185                                     |
| 07        | NCT OF DELHI              | 50085                                      |
| 08        | RAJASTHAN                 | 558192                                     |
| 09        | UTTAR PRADESH             | 660245                                     |
| 10        | BIHAR                     | 327172                                     |
| 11        | SIKKIM                    | 4527                                       |
| 12        | ARUNACHAL PRADESH         | 4846                                       |
| 13        | NAGALAND                  | 7145                                       |
| 14        | MANIPUR                   | 9013                                       |
| 15        | MIZORAM                   | 2877                                       |
| 16        | TRIPURA                   | 13324                                      |
| 17        | MEGHALAYA                 | 5460                                       |
| 18        | ASSAM                     | 107682                                     |
| 19        | WEST BENGAL               | 365892                                     |
| 20        | JHARKHAND                 | 147684                                     |
| 21        | ODISHA                    | 328352                                     |
| 22        | CHHATTISGARH              | 174926                                     |
| 23        | MADHYA PRADESH            | 333712                                     |
| 24        | GUJARAT                   | 191513                                     |
| 25        | DAMAN & DIU               | 400                                        |
| 26        | DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI      | 430                                        |
| 27        | MAHARASHTRA               | 513756                                     |
| 28        | ANDHRA PRADESH            | 491816                                     |
| 29        | KARNATAKA                 | 219668                                     |
| 30        | GOA                       | 9234                                       |
| 31        | LAKSHADWEEP               | 318                                        |
| 32        | KERALA                    | 224855                                     |
| 33        | TAMIL NADU                | 190254                                     |
| 34        | PUDUCHERRY                | 6585                                       |
| 35        | ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS | 1480 5376619                               |
| TOTAL     | TOTAL                     |                                            |

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