The
President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the “Vayoshreshtha Samman” to
eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their services
towards the cause of elderly persons at a function organized by Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment here today. Union Minister for Social Justice
and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot presided over the function.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that there is a
healthy tradition of respecting and taking care of elders in our country. He
added according to the last census, the Population of senior citizens in our
country was approximately 10.5 crore, which was about 8.5% of our total
population. The average life expectancy has increased in recent decades due to
improvement in health services and other reasons. It is estimated that by the
year 2050, the number of senior citizens will be approximately 19% of our total
population.
The President said that he was happy to note that the
Government of India has taken several steps for the welfare of elderly persons.
These include the National Programme for healthcare of the Elderly wherein
specialised services will be provided for their treatment. Under the National
Health insurance Scheme implemented with the help of State Governments,
additional health insurance is being provided.
In
his address, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot said that the National Award
‘Vayoshreshtha Samman’ will help to motivate younger generations to understand
the contribution of the elderly persons in building of the society and the
nation. He called upon people to give due respect and regard to elderly persons
in their families as it is the Indian tradition. He opined that the old Indian
tradition of Joint Family should continue for the betterment of our society. He
invited suggestions from the people for the welfare of senior citizens. He
called upon more and more eligible senior citizens to apply for these awards
against the advertisements issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment.
Ministry
of Social Justice and Empowerment as the nodal ministry for the cause of senior
citizens, has been celebrating the International day of Older Persons since
2005 by conferring Vayoshreshtha Sammans to eminent senior citizens and
institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of elderly
persons, especially indigent senior citizens. In 2013, the Vayoshreshtha
Sammans have been upgraded as a “National Award”.
The
National Award ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman’ is given in thirteen categories. The
applications had been invited from NGOs, institutions, individuals to apply for
the awards in different categories. This year Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment honoured 22 awardees under 11 categories
LIST OF AWARDEES FOR (NATIONAL AWARDS) VAYOSHRESTHA SAMMAN 2017
INDIVIDUALS
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S.No
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Category
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Name
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Place
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1
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Centenarian
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Sh. Chemanchery Kunhiraman Nair
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Kozhikode,
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2
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Centenarian
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Mrs. Arvinda Vishnukant Dave “Akshat”
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VADODARA,
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3
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Centenarian
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Sh. Thanga Darlong
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Kailashahar, Unakoti
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4
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Centenarian
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Late Shri Kishan Chand
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Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Received by Dr. V.K. Garg
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5
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Iconic Mother
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Smt. Kaushalya Joshi
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Jalandhar, Punjab
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6
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Lifetime Achievement
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Dr. Parvatidevi Patil
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Gulbarga, Karnataka
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7
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Lifetime Achievement
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Dr. Mahadeorao Jyotiramji
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Nagpur, Maharashtra
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8
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Creative Art
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Shri Yumnam Rajendra
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Imphal, Manipur
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9
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Creative Art
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Sh. B.Shankara Rao,
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Bangalore, Karnataka
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10
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Creative Art
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Shri S. Thippeswamy
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Mysuru, Karnataka
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11
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Creative Art
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Smt. Mangal Ramchandra Bansode
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Satara, Karawadi, Maharashtra
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12
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Creative Art
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Dr. Dolly Das,
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Dibrugarh, Assam
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13
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sports and Adventure
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Sh. G.S. Sandhu,
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Patiala, Punjab
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14
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Sports and Adventure
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Sh. Yogendra Vaidya
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Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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15
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Sports and Adventure
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Mrs. Manorama M. Kulkarni
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Kolhapur, Maharshtra
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16
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Courage and Bravery
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Dr. Aabha Verma
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Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
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17
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Courage and Bravery
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Shri Padmashri Shambu Nath
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Poonch,
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INSTITUTIONS
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18
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Best Institution for providing
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Varishth Nagrik Kesari
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Received by Ms. Kiran
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19
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Best District Panchayat in providing
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Ujjain(O/o Zila Panchayat)
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Received by Shri Sandeep G.R., CEO, Zila Panchayat, Ujjain,MP
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20
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Best Urban Local Body in providing
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Nagar Palika,
Nagda
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Received by Shri Bhavishaya Kumar Khobraghade, Chief Municipal Officer,
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21
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Best State in implementing the
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Received by Shri Biju
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22
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Best Public sector Organisation in
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Bharat Heavy Electricals
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Received by CMD and General Manager (HR), BHEL
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*****
Sanjay
Kumar/jk/MoSJ&E/09.10.2017
