Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana launched in Nellore

Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana", a 'Scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category' has been launched in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh today. The devices distributed will help Senior Citizens overcome their age related physical impairment and lead a dignified and productive life with minimal dependence on care givers or other members of the family. 

The ambitious Scheme, first of its kind in the country is expected to benefit 5,20,000 Senior Citizens over a period of the 3 years. Speaking on the occasion, I&B minister Venkaiah Naidu lauded the efforts of the government towards helping senior citizens lead an independent and dignified life. The Scheme aims at providing Senior Citizens, belonging to BPL category and suffering from any of the age related disability/infirmity viz. 

Low vision, Hearing impairment, Loss of teeth and Locomotor disability, with such assisted-living devices which can restore near normalcy in their bodily functions. The assistive devices shall be of high quality and conforming to the standards laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards, wherever applicable. This is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Central Government the following Aids and Assisted-Living Devices will be provided to eligible elderly beneficiary senior citizens, depending upon their physical impairment :-