The Award shall be presented in New Delhi at a special ceremony/function to be held on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons on the 1st of October every year.
The Awards shall be presented by the President of India or the Prime Minister of India.
The **boarding and lodging expenses** of the awardees including one companion for each awardee shall be borne by the Central Government.1. The **to-and-fro travelling expenses** and **accommodation for up to one day** prior to and after the date of the Samman ceremony (depending upon the actual arrival and departure dates) shall be arranged and the expenditure shall be reimbursed by the Central Government.1. The **TA/ DA** admissibility of the awardees and one companion shall be equivalent to that of the Joint Secretary to the Government of India.
Eligibility (who can apply)
> **For the Nominee**
A. The award shall be given to the Best Public Sector Undertaking who have done work in promoting the welfare of senior citizens.
B. To claim the award, the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely:
Formulating Post-retirement career policy for its employee.
Creating infrastructure in geriatric medical care or any other similar step for the benefit of the elderly as a community.
Having made arrangements towards healthy and productive ageing of its employees.
Providing barrier-free for senior citizens at the workplace.
> **For the Nominating Agencies/individuals**
The Ministries or Departments of the Government of India and their autonomous organizations.
The State Governments or Union Territory Administrations.
Past recipients of Padma Awards, VayoshresthaSamman and other National Awards in both individual and institutional categories.
Members of the National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSrC).
Renowned Apex Chambers like the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM), National Association of Software and Service Companies, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry etc.
Any other category of persons or institutions authorized by the Ministry from time to time.
**NOTE 1:** The awards are open to all Indian Institutions, Organizations and Individuals without any distinction or discrimination on grounds of religion, race, sex, caste or creed.
**NOTE 2:** It would be necessary that the nominee is recommended in writing by someone authorized to recommend the nominations.
**NOTE 3:** The Self-nominations for the Awards shall not be considered.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Registration**
**Step 1:** The agencies or persons, authorized to nominate and recommend eligible institutions or individuals, should visit the [National Awards Portal](https://awards.gov.in).
On the top right of the homepage, click "[Register](https://awards.gov.in/Registration/SignUp)".
**Step 2:** You will be directed to the Registration Page.
Fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a Red Asterisk).
**Step 3:** Check the "Declaration" checkboxes provided at the bottom of the page.
Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Submit".You will receive the Login Credentials on your Registered Mobile Number.
Frequently Asked Questions
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> **For the Nominee**
A. The award shall be given to the Best Public Sector Undertaking who have done work in promoting the welfare of senior citizens.
B. To claim the award, the following conditions shall be fulfilled, namely:
1. Formulating Post-retirement career policy for its emplo...
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> **Decoration**
The Awardee is given a Citation and Memento.
> **Presentation of Award (Ceremony Details)**
1. The Award shall be presented in New Delhi at a special ceremony/function to be held on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons on the 1st of October every yea...
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**Online**
> **Registration**
**Step 1:** The agencies or persons, authorized to nominate and recommend eligible institutions or individuals, should visit the [National Awards Portal](https://awards.gov.in). On the top right of the homepage, click "[Register](https://awards.go...