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Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and the efforts of Union Minister of State Smt. Nimuben Bambhaniya Ji, the special assessment camp organised under the Rashtriya Vayoshree Yojana in Bhavnagar, receives an overwhelming public response — Beneficiaries identified for over 2,655 assistive devices worth ₹43 lakh in the first two days

Posted On: 02 JUL 2025 5:17PM by PIB Ahmedabad

Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and the initiative of Union Minister of State (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution) and MP from Bhavnagar-Botad, Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya Ji, a special assessment camp for senior citizens under the Rashtriya Vayoshree Yojana, commenced on 30 June 2025 at the Sir T. Hospital campus, Bhavnagar. This camp is covering urban, rural, and western parts of the district and will continue till 3 July 2025.

So far, in just the first two days, 2,655 beneficiaries have been identified for assistive devices worth over ₹43 lakh. The final day of this initial phase will be held on Thursday, followed by camps at various headquarters across the district.

Smt. Nimuben Bambhaniya Ji has appealed to all eligible citizens to avail the benefits of this initiative. She stated that the Vayoshree Yojana aims to bring positive change in the lives of elderly citizens, and the government is committed to reaching the last mile with its services.

Organised with the support of ALIMCO’s Ujjain production centre, this camp provides 15 types of assistive devices—including walking sticks, walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, artificial dentures, orthopaedic belts, commode chairs, and more—free of cost to citizens above the age of 60. Required documents include an Aadhaar card and proof of monthly income less than ₹15,000.

Upcoming Camp Schedule (Taluka Centres):

4 July: Ghogha, 5 July: Sihor, 7 July: Vallabhipur, 8 July: Umrala, 9 July: Talaja, 10 July: Mahuva, 11 July: Jesar, 14 July: Gariyadhar, 15 July: Palitana

These taluka-level camps will ensure that elderly citizens from rural areas can access services near their homes.

Additional Services at Camp Locations:

Alongside the assessment, services such as the Old Age Pension Scheme, PM Vaya Vandana Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Card, and Income Certificate issuance are also being provided. Transportation arrangements have also been made for the convenience of beneficiaries.

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