What is Karnataka Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana?
Karnataka Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana is a state-level extension of the central RASHTRIYA VAYOSHRI YOJANA (RVY), providing free assistive aids and appliances to senior citizens from BPL households. Devices provided: hearing aids, spectacles, wheelchairs, walking sticks, artificial dentures, elbow crutches, and other mobility aids depending on medical need. The scheme targets senior citizens aged 60+ from Below Poverty Line families who cannot afford these assistive devices. Implemented through camps organised at taluk and district level by the Social Welfare Department.
Karnataka Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ವಯೋಶ್ರೀ ಯೋಜನೆ 2026 — BPL ಹಿರಿಯ ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ Free Assistive Aids | Vayoshri Karnataka |
| State | Karnataka (कर्नाटक) |
| Launched By | Government of Karnataka |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Benefit | Free assistive aids: hearing aid, spectacles, wheelchair, walking stick, artificial dentures, elbow crutches — for BPL senior citizens 60+ |
| Category | Health |
| Beneficiaries | 2 lakh+ BPL senior citizens benefited in Karnataka |
| Last Verified | 15 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://socialsecurity.karnataka.gov.in |
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ವಯೋಶ್ರೀ — BPL 60+ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ ಉಚಿತ hearing aid, spectacles, wheelchair, walking stick, dentures। Taluk/district camps ಮೂಲಕ ವಿತರಣೆ। Social Welfare Department.
Free hearing aid + spectacles + wheelchair + walking stick + dentures — BPL 60+ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ — ₹0 ಖರ್ಚು
ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ವಯೋಶ್ರೀ ಯೋಜನೆ BPL 60+ ವೃದ್ಧ ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ ಉಚಿತ assistive aids — hearing aid, spectacles, wheelchair, walking stick. Taluk camps ಮೂಲಕ ವಿತರಣೆ. ₹0 ಖರ್ಚು.
📌 फायदा: ಉಚಿತ hearing aid + spectacles + wheelchair + walking stick + dentures — BPL 60+ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ
पात्रता:
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ BPL resident, 60+ ವರ್ಷ, medical need for assistive device।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
ತಾಲೂಕು Social Welfare Office ಅಥವಾ Grama One Centre ಸಂಪರ್ಕಿಸಿ. Vayoshri camp dates ಕಾಯಿರಿ. Aadhaar + BPL card + age proof camp ಗೆ ತನ್ನಿ.
Benefits of Karnataka Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana
✅ Free assistive aids: hearing aid, spectacles, wheelchair, walking stick, artificial dentures, elbow crutches — for BPL senior citizens 60+
Free hearing aid + spectacles + wheelchair + walking stick + dentures — BPL 60+ ಹಿರಿಯ ನಾಗರಿಕರಿಗೆ — ₹0 ಖರ್ಚು
Who is Eligible for Karnataka Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana?
- ✓ Senior citizen aged 60 years or above
- ✓ Karnataka resident
- ✓ BPL (Below Poverty Line) — BPL ration card or income below ₹1.5 lakh/year
- ✓ Medical need for the specific assistive device (assessed at camp)
- ✓ Not already availed this scheme in previous year
Documents Required for Karnataka Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana
How to Apply for Karnataka Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana Online?
- 1socialsecurity.karnataka.gov.in ನಲ್ಲಿ notification ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿ
- 2ತಾಲೂಕು / ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ Social Welfare Office ಅಥವಾ Grama One Centre ಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಪಡೆಯಿರಿ
- 3Vayoshri camp dates ಗಾಗಿ ಕಾಯಿರಿ — ತಾಲೂಕು ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ organize ಆಗುತ್ತವೆ
- 4Camp ನಲ್ಲಿ Aadhaar, BPL card, age proof ತನ್ನಿ
- 5Medical assessment (ALIMCO doctors) ಆಗುತ್ತದೆ
- 6ಅರ್ಹ aids ಸ್ಥಳದಲ್ಲಿಯೇ free ಆಗಿ ವಿತರಿಸಲ್ಪಡುತ್ತವೆ
Official Government Portal — Karnataka
The single official window for this scheme is socialsecurity.karnataka.gov.in. Filing is free, so steer clear of touts promising guaranteed selection.
🔗 socialsecurity.karnataka.gov.in — Vayoshri applicationFrequently Asked Questions — Karnataka Mukhyamantri Vayoshri Yojana
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