It is a scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to the BPL category.
What is the type of Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana?
This is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Central Government.
What is the funding source of Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana?
The expenditure for implementation of the scheme will be met from the "Senior Citizens' Welfare Fund".
Who will implement Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana?
The Scheme will be implemented through the sole implementing agency - Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a PSU under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Who is eligible under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana?
- Under the scheme, physical aid will be provided only to the senior citizens of the nation. This implies those who are aged above 60 years will get free assisted living aids and physical devices which are required for their sustainability.
- The main criteria for the senior citizens to get full benefits of the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) scheme is that they must belong to a BPL family and should hold a valid BPL card issued by the concerned authority.
Where Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana will be implemented?
Also, the govt. has selected the list of cities where the scheme will be implemented.