Vayomithram — Day Care and Support for Elderly Kerala — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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Vayomithram — Day Care and Support for Elderly Kerala

वायोमित्रम — बुजुर्ग डे-केयर (केरल)

Social Justice Department, Kerala

💰 Benefit: Free day-care, health check-up, and recreation for senior citizens

iAbout This Scheme

State-run day care centre programme for elderly persons in Kerala providing health check-ups, physiotherapy, recreation, counselling, and hot nutritious meals to senior citizens during daytime.

🎁Key Benefits

Day care services from 9 AM to 5 PM at Vayomithram centres
Daily hot nutritious meals
Physiotherapy, yoga, and health check-ups
Recreation, counselling, and social activities
Home visits for bedridden elderly through outreach programme

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Persons aged 60 years and above in Kerala
2
Priority to elderly living alone or with limited family support
3
No income restriction

Min Age

60 years

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📝How to Apply

Locate Nearest Vayomithram Centre

Contact your local self-government body or Social Justice Department district office for nearest centre.

Daily Visit

Visit the centre on working days for services. Transport assistance available in some centres.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Are there charges for Vayomithram services?

Services are free or at nominal cost. Meals are provided free for BPL elderly and at subsidized rates for others.

Is there a home visit service for those who cannot travel?

Yes, the Vayomithram outreach programme provides home visits for bedridden or mobility-impaired elderly.

Required Documents

Age proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID)
Residence proof

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Required Documents

Age proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID)

Vayomithram — Day Care and Support for Elderly Kerala

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

Required Documents

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