Question: Can you explain the National Award For Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman): Lifetime Achievement program?

Answer: )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.EligibilityFor the NomineeA. The award shall be given to senior citizens, preferably above seventy years, who
have made significant contributions to society, especially to the elderly.B. To claim the award, the following conditions shall be fulfilled,
namely:The upliftment and betterment of the lives of the elderly in society.Outstanding achievement in the field of education or research
or publication and work performance etc.Provide pioneering or innovative programmes and services in the social welfare
sector.Recognised as a role model for exemplary contribution to the community and society at large.Should be of the age of seventy
years or above.ï»¿For the Nominating Agencies/individualsThe 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. ï»¿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 ProcessOnlineRegistrationStep 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.ï»¿ApplicationStep 1: Visit the National Awards Portal. On the top right of the homepage, click
"Login".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".ï»¿Selection of Awardees1. 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.ï»¿Calendar of
ActivitiesIssue of Letter Inviting Nominations by the Ministry: 1st NovemberLast Date of Receipt of Nominations: 31st
JanuaryShortlisting of Nominations by the Screening Committee: 28th FebruaryFinal selection by the Jury: 30th AprilApproval by the
Minister: 31st MayVetting by IB: 15th AugustAnnouncement of the Awards: 1st SeptemberPresentation of the Awards: 1st
OctoberDocuments RequiredIndividual Category:Aadhaar CardPhotographBio-DataProof of AgeProof of AddressProof of Educational
Qualification (Passing Certificate, Marksheet)Proof of Professional ExperienceDetails of work done in the last three years in the
fieldDetails of Awards and Honours ReceivedFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat 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 Honâ€™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 110011How 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 â‚¹ 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.inCan 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.pdfWho can become a nominee for this award?The awards are open
to all Indian Institutions, Organizations and Individuals.Sources And ReferencesPress AdvertisementInvitation For Nominations;
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NowMinistry Of Social Justice and EmpowermentNational Award For Senior Citizens (Vayoshreshtha Samman):
Lifetime AchievementAwardLifetime AchievementSenior CitizenSocial WelfareDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication
ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsEvery 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 Honâ€™ble President of India at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The "Lifetime
Achievement Award" is conferred to senior citizens, preferably above seventy years, who have worked in the field of ageing and made
significant contributions in the field. A total of 11 awards are given along with a Certificate, a Memento and also Cash Award. The
Awards are given across 13 categories:ï»¿INSTITUTIONAL CATEGORYBest Institution for Research in the field of AgeingBest
Institution for providing services to Senior Citizens and Awareness GenerationBest District Panchayat in providing services and facilities
to Senior CitizensBest Urban Local Body in providing services and facilities to Senior CitizensBest State in implementing the
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, and providing services and facilities to Senior CitizensBest Private
Sector Organisation in promoting the well-being and welfare of Senior CitizensBest Public Sector Organisation in promoting the well-
being and welfare of Senior Citizensï»¿ INDIVIDUAL CATEGORYCentenarianIconic MotherLifetime AchievementCreative ArtSports
and Adventure (one each for Male and Female)Courage & Bravery (one each for Male and Female)OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and
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