Senior Citizens
Central
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM Card)
Voluntary pension scheme for unorganized sector workers guaranteeing a fixed monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 after the age of 60.
Ministry of Labour and Emp...
Rs. 3,000 monthly pension after age 60 →
Senior Citizens
Central
Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana (AVVY)
Extends free healthcare coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per year to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income, as a top-up under Ayushman Bharat.
Ministry of Health and Fam...
Rs. 5 lakh/year additional health cover for 70+ citizens →
Senior Citizens
Central
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
Provides free assistive living devices like walking sticks, hearing aids and wheelchairs to senior citizens below poverty line.
Ministry of Social Justice...
Free assistive devices (walking stick, hearing aid, wheelchair etc.) →
Senior Citizens
State
Senior Citizen Card
State-issued identity card for citizens above 60 years, granting concessions on travel, utility bills, taxes and priority access at government offices and hospitals.
Ministry of Social Justice...
Travel, utility & tax concessions + priority access →