Keeping in view the huge number of senior citizens and their everyday miseries, the government comes out with the Senior Citizen Card.
Senior Citizen Card: In view of the huge number of senior citizens and their everyday miseries, the government makes the Senior Citizen Card. This card is made for senior citizens above 60 years of age, also known as Senior Citizen Identity Card. This card is also a kind of identity card which tells the details of the cardholder.
With the help of this card, many special facilities are given to senior citizens. Through this card, benefits of government as well as private schemes are also given. The card contains the senior citizen’s blood group, emergency contact numbers, allergies and other medication details. So let’s know how the Senior Citizen ID card is made.
The Senior Citizen Card is made by the State Governments at their own level. For this, one has to apply on the online website of the state government. Some documents are also to be given along with the application so that the process of verification of the application can be completed.
1- Documents for proof of age
For this passport, PAN card, school leaving certificate can be given.
2- Residence certificate papers
In this, valid documents like ration card, passport, election card, electricity or phone bill can be given which are in the name of the applicant.
3-Medical information sheet
In this, blood report, medicine and allergy report have to be given.
4- 3 stamp size photographs are also to be pasted.
Know how to apply here
- To get a senior citizen identity card, one has to apply on the website of the state government. Its form is available only on the website of the state government where it can be filled online.
- If you live in Delhi and want to get Senior Citizen ID Card of Delhi.
- So you can click on this link http://www.delhipolice.nic.in/seniorcitizen/index.html. Similarly, forms are also available on the online website of other state governments where the application can be filled.
- The applicant has to register and submit the application form along with two photographs and a copy of the address proof and an age proof document. Thereafter, the applicant can proceed with the registration process.
- Every applicant who has submitted the required documents and completed the registration process will receive the Senior Citizen Identity Card after acceptance of the application and verification of the documents.
- For more information or other information regarding the application process for obtaining Senior Citizen Identity Card, the authorities can be contacted on toll-free numbers 1291 or 100.
Know the benefits of making this card
Earlier senior citizens were given concession in rail fare, but now it has been discontinued. However a separate ticket counter is still provided. Concession is given in flight tickets. Income tax is less as compared to others, as well as exemption from filing return in some cases. The general public gets more interest on FD.
In the post office investment scheme, more benefits and facilities are available than common people. Free treatment is given in government hospitals and treatment is done at a subsidized rate in government hospitals. On applying for government company MTNL and BSNL, exemption in registration charge and exemption in monthly rental charge is also given.
