If there is a senior citizen ID card, then the senior citizen gets thousands of other benefits ranging from free treatment in hospitals apart from the post office scheme. Let us know in the news below the step to step process of making a card.
In view of the large number of senior citizens and their everyday difficulties, the government makes senior citizens cards. This card is made for senior citizens above 60 years of age, also known as Senior Citizen ID 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. The benefits of government as well as private schemes are also given with the help of this card. In this card, senior citizen’s blood group, emergency contact number, allergy and other medication details are given. So let’s know how Senior Citizen ID card is made.
Senior citizens card is made by the state governments at their level. For this, one has to apply on the online website of the state government. Some documents also have to be submitted along with the application so that the process of verification of the application can be completed.
1- Papers for Age Proof
For this, passport, PAN card, school leaving certificate can be given.
2-residence certificate papers
In this, you can give valid documents like ration card, passport, election card, electricity or phone bill which is in the name of the applicant.
3-Medical information papers
In this, blood report, medication and allergy report have to be given.
4- 3 stamp size photographs are also to be attached
How to apply
To make a Senior Citizen ID card, one has to apply on the website of the state government. Its form is available only on the state government website where it can be filled online. If you live in Delhi and want to make Delhi Senior Citizen ID Card, then you can click on this link http://www.delhipolice.nic.in/seniorcitizen/index.html. Similarly, forms are also available on the online websites of other state governments where they can be filled and applied.
The applicant has to register and submit the application form along with two photographs and one copy of address proof and one 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 a Senior Citizen Identity Card after the approval of the application and verification of the documents.
For more information or for other information regarding the application process for obtaining a Senior Citizen Identity Card, one can contact the officials on the toll-free number 1291 or 100.
Senior citizen card benefits
Earlier, senior citizens were given concession in fare in railways, but now it is closed. However, even now a separate ticket counter is provided. Discounts are given in flight tickets. Income tax is less as compared to others, as well as exemption from filing returns in some cases. FD earns more interest than the general public. Post office investment scheme offers more benefits and facilities than common people. Free treatment is provided in government hospitals and at subsidized rates in government hospitals. If applying for government company MTNL and BSNL, exemption in registration charge and monthly rental charge is also waived.
