Who is eligible to apply for Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)?

Senior citizens aged 60+ from BPL/low-income families.

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Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)

राष्ट्रीय वयोश्री योजना (आरवीवाई)

Ministry / Implementing Agency:Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Central Sector Scheme providing free physical aids and assisted-living devices (wheelchairs, spectacles, hearing aids, dentures) to BPL senior citizens suffering from age-related disabilities.

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Scheme Overview

Government Levelcentral

Operational Statusactive

Application Statuscontinuous

Application Modeonline

Launch Year2017

Target BeneficiarySenior citizens aged 60+ belonging to BPL category suffering from age-related infirmities

About the Scheme

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Central Sector Scheme providing free physical aids and assisted-living devices (wheelchairs, spectacles, hearing aids, dentures) to BPL senior citizens suffering from age-related disabilities.</p><h2>Key Benefits</h2><p>Free distribution of walking sticks, elbow crutches, walkers, hearing aids, wheelchairs, artificial dentures, and spectacles manufactured by ALIMCO.</p>

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: 100% Free High-Quality Assistive Devices

Restores physical mobility and bodily functions for needy elderly citizens
Free assessment and customized device fitting camps in every district
High-quality durable assistive devices manufactured by ALIMCO

Eligibility Guidelines

These eligibility criteria represent published official guidelines. Ensure you hold valid supporting documents before applying on the official portal.

Senior citizens aged 60 years and above belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families or earning up to ₹15,000/month

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card

Age Proof Certificate

BPL Ration Card / Income Certificate

Doctor Disability/Infirmity Assessment

Application Process

1Attend District Assessment Camp conducted by ALIMCO and District Administration
2Clinical assessment of required devices
3Free distribution and fitting in organized mega distribution camps

Official Portals & Direct Links

Official PortalVisit Official Website

Application LinkDirect Apply Online Portal

Source & Verification Provenance

Information for this scheme has been referenced from official publications by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Official domain: socialjustice.gov.in.

Verification Status: Officially Verified

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Provides free or heavily subsidized durable, sophisticated, and modern scientific assistive devices to needy persons with disabilities (PwD) with benchmark disability of 40% and above.

Ministry:Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Benefit: 100% Free Devices (Income up to ₹22,500/mo) / 50% Subsidy (Income ₹22,501–₹30,000/mo)

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