State Award For Old Persons
The Government of Haryana has launched a scheme of “State Award for Older Persons” during 2008-09, on the pattern of Government of India, to keep senior citizens highly motivated and to give honour to them. 1st October would be of each year observed as International Day of the Elderly
For year 2016-17 there is budget provision of Rs. 11.00 lakh. Following 10 awards have been notified vide Govt. notification No.1394/SW(4), dated 25.11.2016:-
- Centenarian Award
- Best Mother Award
- Courage & Bravery Award
- Best Panchayat Award
- Life Time Achievement Award
- Best Voluntary Organization Award (Best NGO)
- (i) Senior Painter Award (ii) Senior Sculpture Award (iii) Senior Practicing Musician/Singer Award (iv) Senior Practicing Dance Award.
- Senior Practicing Sportsperson Award
- Best Old Age Home Award
- Best Day Care Centre Award
On the Occasion of International Elderly Day a State Level Function was organized at Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra and Panchkula on 26.02.2018, 03.12.2018 and 18.12.2019 respectively and following amount was incurred on these functions :-
(Rs. in Lac)
| Year | Budget | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 22.00 | 10.22 |
| 2020-21 | 20.00 | 9.65 |
| 2021-22 | 20.00 | — |
| 2022-23 | 8.00 | — |
| 2023-24 | 20.00 | — |