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Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY)

In simple words

A central scheme that may give free physical aids and assisted living devices to senior citizens with age related problems.

What you may get

Free devices such as those for low vision, hearing impairment, loss of teeth and locomotor disability. The cost of generic devices is limited to Rs 15,000 per person and special items to Rs 20,000. One year of free maintenance is provided.

Who it is for

Senior citizens aged 60 years or more who are BPL or have monthly income up to Rs 15,000, and have an age related disability.

Main eligibility conditions

  • Age 60 years or above.
  • BPL category, or monthly income from all sources not above Rs 15,000.
  • Aadhaar or Aadhaar enrolment slip, or another specified identity document.
  • Medical officer certificate for the disability where needed.

Conditions we could not check

  • The senior citizen should be in the BPL category, or have monthly income from all sources not above Rs 15,000.
  • A medical officer certificate is needed for low vision, hearing impairment, loss of teeth or a locomotor disability needing a wheelchair.
  • The same device should not have been received free from a government source in the last 3 years, except to replace a faulty one.

Who may not qualify

  • A person who got the same device free from a government source in the last 3 years may not get it again, except to replace a faulty one.

Documents you may need

  • Aadhaar card or enrolment slip
  • BPL ration card, or income certificate, or proof of old age pension under IGNOAPS or a state pension
  • Medical officer certificate for the disability

How to apply

  1. Devices are given in camps organised in districts. Watch for a camp announcement from your district authority.
  2. Take your identity, income or BPL proof and medical certificate to the camp.

Detailed application steps could not be confirmed. Open the official source below.

Application fee

We could not confirm an application fee.

Application dates

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Official information

Department: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

Last checked: 24 September 2026

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Questions and answers

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Who can apply?

Senior citizens aged 60 years or more who are BPL or have monthly income up to Rs 15,000, and have an age related disability.

How much is the benefit?

Free devices such as those for low vision, hearing impairment, loss of teeth and locomotor disability. The cost of generic devices is limited to Rs 15,000 per person and special items to Rs 20,000. One year of free maintenance is provided.

What is the age limit?

The minimum age is 60 years.

Which documents are needed?

The official information mentions: Aadhaar card or enrolment slip; BPL ration card, or income certificate, or proof of old age pension under IGNOAPS or a state pension; Medical officer certificate for the disability.

How can I apply?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Is it open now, and what is the last date?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Can I apply online?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Is there an application fee?

We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.

Is there an official PDF?

Yes. The official PDF is linked in the official information box on this page.

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