The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 23 October 2026 the current status of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY). The scheme provides grant-in-aid to NGOs and local bodies to maintain care facilities, currently supporting 764 Senior Citizen Homes, 13 Continuous Care Homes, 17 Mobile Medicare Units, and 3 Physiotherapy Clinics. It also provides ₹19.58 lakh in annual support to each Regional Resource and Training Centre (RRTC) for capacity building and outreach. The release does not say when these specific provisions take effect.
Key points
- Supports 764 Senior Citizen Homes and 13 Continuous Care Homes
- Provides ₹19.58 lakh annual financial support to each RRTC
- Includes 17 Mobile Medicare Units and 3 Physiotherapy Clinics
- States/UTs can use up to 20% of allocated funds for state-specific programmes
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- eligible organizations including NGOs, State Governments, Panchayati Raj Institutions and local bodies