The Central Government is running various schemes for the welfare of the elderly i.e. senior citizens of the country .
Considering the large number of senior citizens and their daily miseries, the government has made arrangements for senior citizens cards for them. This card is made for senior citizens above 60 years of age. This card is also called Senior Citizen ID Card.
What is this card
This card is a kind of identity card that tells the valid details of the cardholder. Many types of facilities are given to senior citizens through this card. Apart from this, the benefits of various government schemes are also made available to senior citizens through this card. Apart from this, the benefits of many private schemes are also made available through this card. This card contains the blood group, emergency contact number, allergies and other medical details of the senior citizens. Let us know the complete details of making this card.
How is this card made
Senior citizens cards are made by the state governments at their own level. To get this card made, one has to apply by visiting the online website of the state government. Along with the application, you also have to provide some documents so that the process of verification of the application can be completed.
Apart from this, you will also have to submit the documents of age proof. For this, you can also give passport, PAN card and school certificate. Apart from this, you can also give documents of residence certificate which include valid ration card, passport, election card, electricity bill or phone bill. Which is in the name of the applicant. Along with this, medical information papers in which blood report, medication and allergy report are also to be given.
How can apply
Senior citizens have to apply on the website of the state government to make an ID card. Its form is available only on the website of the state government where it can be filled online. For example, if you are a resident of Delhi and want to get a Senior Citizen ID card made there, then you can click on www.delhipolice.nic.in/seniorcitizen. For this card one has to register and submit the application form along with two photographs and a copy of the address proof and an age certificate. After this you can proceed for the registration process. Whoever has submitted all the required documents and done the registration process and after the approval of your application will get the Senior Citizen ID on verification.
What is the benefit of this
There is a separate ticket counter for senior citizens at the stations. There tickets can be taken through this card. Apart from this, less income tax has to be paid as compared to other people. Along with this, in some cases exemption is also given from filing returns. Higher interest is given on FD than common customers. Also, treatment is available free of cost or at a subsidized cost in government hospitals.
