The Senior Citizens Card is a part of such ongoing schemes for the convenience of senior citizens. Which can turn the daily problems of the elderly into convenience.
Senior Citizen Card: The Central Government has run many schemes for senior citizens. The Senior Citizens Card is a part of such ongoing schemes for the convenience of senior citizens. Which can turn the daily problems of the elderly into convenience. This card is for those who have crossed the age of 60 years. As soon as the card made for people of this age is found, it is also called Senior Citizen ID Card.
What is Senior Citizen Card?
This card can be considered as a kind of credit card for the elderly. Because, this card also has valid details of the elderly cardholder. Not only this, senior citizens can also take advantage of various government schemes through this card. Some benefits of private schemes can also be availed through these schemes. Blood group of senior citizens, emergency contact numbers, other types of medical details like allergies or any local problems are also available in this card.
How is this card made?
This card is made at the state government level only. If you want to get this card made, then you can apply online for it by visiting the website of the state government. Whenever you will apply for this, you will also have to submit some documents for verification. You can get your age verified by giving PAN card, passport or school certificate. Age proof is one of the important documents given for making this card. You will also have to provide proof of your residence or place of residence. For this also passport or in addition election card, electricity, phone bill or ration card can be given. You will also have to give your medical information along with the report.
Apply like this
After submitting all the documents, apply on the website. Suppose you are a resident of Delhi and from there you have to get this card made, then you have to go to www.delhipolice.nic.in/seniorcitizen. In this way, by visiting the website, you can submit the application along with two photographs, address proof and age certificate. You have submitted all the documents. Along with this, if you have got verification and approval, then you will also get Senior Citizen ID.
Benefits of Senior Citizen Card
The advantage of this card is at the railway station. Where there is a separate counter for the elderly. From there they can easily take tickets. The elders having this card have to pay less income tax. Apart from this, income tax exemption is also available in some cases. Also, on some FDs, more interest can be received than common people. One can also get treatment in government hospitals free of cost or at reduced rates through the card.
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