Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana — Free Assistive Devices for BPL Elderly — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana — Free Assistive Devices for BPL Elderly

राष्ट्रीय वयोश्री योजना

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

💰 Benefit: Free assistive devices (walking sticks, wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles) for BPL elderly

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iAbout This Scheme

Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana provides free assistive living devices to BPL senior citizens suffering from age-related disabilities. Devices are distributed at district-level camps conducted by ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation) to help elderly lead dignified, independent lives.

🎁Key Benefits

Free walking sticks, elbow crutches, walkers, tripods
Free hearing aids
Free wheelchair
Free spectacles
Free artificial dentures
All devices provided at no cost at district camps

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Senior citizens aged 60+ from BPL households
2
Having age-related disability/ailment (low vision, hearing loss, mobility impairment, loss of teeth)

Min Age

60 years

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📝How to Apply

Registration at Camp

Visit ALIMCO/district-level assessment camp announced by WCD/Social Welfare office

Medical Assessment

Medical team assesses the disability and prescribes appropriate device

Device Distribution

Eligible senior citizen receives the device free at the camp itself

Follow-up Support

ALIMCO provides post-distribution support for fitting and adjustment

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who distributes the devices?

ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India) under MoSJE.

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card
BPL/Ration Card
Age proof
Medical prescription/doctor certificate for the disability

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

Aadhaar Card
BPL/Ration Card

Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana — Free Assistive Devices for BPL Elderly

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🎁Key Benefits

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📝How to Apply

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