Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana

How the process works

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   Step 1: Check eligibility

   Senior citizens aged 60 years or above with age-related physical infirmity belonging to BPL category or with monthly family income not exceeding ₹15,000. Must be aged 60 years or above. Must suffer from age-related physical infirmity or disability requiring an assisted living device. Must belong to BPL category or have monthly family income up to ₹15,000. Must not have received the same device free from government in preceding 3 years.

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   Step 2: Prepare documents

   The official source lists the following documents.

   Documents needed for this step

   • Aadhaar card or voter ID.
   • Age proof showing 60+ years.
   • BPL card or income certificate showing monthly income ≤ ₹15,000.
   • Medical assessment / certificate from Medical Officer.
   • Self-declaration confirming no identical device received in preceding 3 years.
   • Passport size photographs.
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   Step 3: Apply

   In-person at ALIMCO assessment camps, PM Divyasha Kendras, or District Social Defence identification drives. Step 1: Attend notified ALIMCO / PM Divyasha assessment camp or register with District Social Defence Office. Step 2: Submit Aadhaar, age proof, and BPL / income certificate. Step 3: Undergo clinical / rehabilitation assessment for required assistive device. Step 4: Receive customized aids and appliances free of cost at distribution camp.

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   Step 4: Verification

   Clinical examination by medical officers and scrutiny of economic eligibility by district administration.

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   Step 5: Sanction / decision

   Decision authority, as stated by the official source: District Collector and ALIMCO.

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   Step 6: Benefit

   Free of cost physical aids: walking sticks, elbow crutches, walkers, hearing aids, wheelchairs, artificial dentures, and spectacles. Custom assessment, fitment, and post-distribution maintenance guidance. Direct in-kind distribution and fitment of devices at designated camps or kendras.

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   Step 7: If delayed or rejected

   This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

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   Step 8: Grievance / appeal

   Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/ and ALIMCO helpline