Vayoshreshta Samman awards announced

Q.  What is the award conferred to senior citizens for helping the elderly announced by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment called?
- Published on 10 Oct 17

a. Vayoshreshtha Samman
b. Samoohik Samman
c. Shreshtha Samman
d. Kartavya Samman

ANSWER: Vayoshreshtha Samman
 
Vayoshreshta Samman awards announcedThe President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the “Vayoshreshtha Samman” to eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of elderly persons.

There is a healthy tradition of respecting and taking care of elders in our country.

According to the last census, the population of senior citizens in our country was approximately 10.5 crore, which was about 8.5% of our total population.

The average life expectancy has increased in recent decades due to improvement in health services and other reasons.

It is estimated that by the year 2050, the number of senior citizens will be approximately 19% of our total population.

National Programme for Healthcare of the Elderly wherein specialised services will be provided for their treatment is operational.
Under the National Health Insurance Scheme implemented with the help of State Governments, additional health insurance is being provided.

National Award ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman’ will help to motivate younger generations to understand the contribution of the elderly persons in building of the society and the nation.

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment as the nodal ministry for the cause of senior citizens, has been celebrating the International day of Older Persons since 2005 by conferring Vayoshreshtha Sammans to eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of elderly persons, especially indigent senior citizens.

In 2013, the Vayoshreshtha Sammans have been upgraded as a “National Award”.
The National Award ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman’ is given in thirteen categories.

The applications had been invited from NGOs, institutions, individuals to apply for the awards in different categories.

This year Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment honoured 22 awardees under 11 categories

List of awardees for (National Awards) Vayoshrestha Samman 2017 individuals

CategoryName
CentenarianSh. Chemanchery Kunhiraman Nair, Kozhikode, Kerala.
CentenarianMrs. Arvinda Vishnukant Dave "Akshat", Vadodara, Gujarat.
CentenarianSh. Thanga Darlong, Kailashahar, Unakoti, Tripura.
CentenarianLate Shri Kishan Chand Garg (Posthumous). Received by Dr. V.K. Garg on behalf of his Late father, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Iconic MotherSmt. Kaushalya Joshi, Jalandhar, Punjab.
Lifetime AchievementDr. Parvatidevi Patil, Gulbarga, Karnataka.
Lifetime AchievementDr. Mahadeorao Jyotiramji Meshram, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Creative ArtShri Yumnam Rajendra Singh, Imphal, Manipur.
Creative ArtSh. B.Shankara Rao, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Creative ArtShri S. Thippeswamy, Mysuru, Karnataka.
Creative ArtSmt. Mangal Ramchandra Bansode, Satara, Karawadi, Maharashtra.
Creative ArtDr. Dolly Das, Dibrugarh, Assam.
Sports and AdventureSh. G.S. Sandhu, Patiala, Punjab.
Sports and AdventureSh. Yogendra Vaidya, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Sports and AdventureMrs. Manorama M. Kulkarni (Female), Kolhapur, Maharshtra.
Courage and BraveryDr. Aabha Verma, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
Courage and BraveryShri Padmashri Shambu Nath Khajuria, Poonch, J&K.
Best Institution for providing Services to Senior Citizens and Awareness GenerationVarishth Nagrik Kesari Club, Delhi. Received by Ms. Kiran Chopra, Chairperson, Delhi.
Best District Panchayat in providing Services and Facilities to Senior CitizensUjjain (O/o Zila Panchayat). Received by Shri Sandeep G.R., CEO, Zila Panchayat, Ujjain, MP.
Best Urban Local Body in providing Services and Facilities to Senior CitizensNagar Palika, Nagda. Received by Shri Bhavishaya Kumar Khobraghade, Chief Municipal Officer, Municipal Council, Nagda, Madhya Pradesh.
Best State in implementing the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act. 2007 and providing Services and Facilities to Senior CitizensState of Kerala. Received by Shri Biju Prabhakar, Secretary, Dept. of Social Justice, Govt. Secretariat, Trivandrum, Kerala.
Best Public Sector Organisation in promoting the well being and welfare of Senior Citizens.Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. Received by CMD and General Manager (HR), BHEL.

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