Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana gives BPL senior citizens aged 60 and above free assistive devices such as walking sticks, walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids and spectacles, distributed at camps after a medical assessment, with home delivery for those aged 80 and above.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2017
- Last date
- Open all year, camp based and subject to periodic district announcements.
What you get
Free assistive living devices, including walking sticks, walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, artificial dentures and spectacles, to senior citizens from BPL families, distributed at camps, with home delivery for beneficiaries aged 80 and above.
Who is eligible
Senior citizens aged 60 and above from BPL families, with monthly income not exceeding Rs 15,000, who need an assistive device due to age related infirmity.
Documents you need
Aadhaar card, income certificate, age proof, BPL or ration card, medical assessment certificate
How to apply
Register through the district administration or ALIMCO when a distribution camp is announced. Attend a medical assessment camp, and collect the assessed devices free of cost at a later distribution camp.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana?
Senior citizens aged 60 and above from BPL families with monthly income not exceeding Rs 15,000, who need an assistive device.
What devices does RVY provide?
Walking sticks, elbow crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, artificial dentures and spectacles, free of cost.
How do I apply for RVY?
Register through the district administration or ALIMCO when a distribution camp is announced in your area, and attend a medical assessment camp.
Are devices delivered to elderly people who cannot travel?
Yes, beneficiaries aged 80 and above who cannot travel to camps get devices delivered to their residence.
Which ministry runs Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana?
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment runs RVY, implemented through ALIMCO.