The Central Government has released an amount of ₹77.98 crore as Grant-In-Aid to 755 projects under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens component of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY). According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the funds are for the quarter ending 30 September 2026 in the financial year 2026–27.
A senior Ministry official stated that the financial support aims to strengthen service delivery and welfare interventions through assisted institutional care and related facilities. The scheme, launched in 2021, embodies principles of dignified and community-based ageing to address demographic challenges and changing family support structures.
What it means
- The Central Government released ₹77.98 crore as Grant-In-Aid to 755 projects under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens for the quarter ending 30 September 2026.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana Strengthens India’s Commitment to Dignified Ageing”. Read the original release.
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