There are several financial incentives exclusively offered to senior citizens in India, as a part of social security and welfare programs. Starting from health to tax benefits, these incentives aim to ease the financial burden of such individuals and make their lives convenient.
a senior citizen of the nation if you are 60 years of age or older. You can receive numerous perks as a senior citizen from the government and other financial institutions. However, as a senior citizen, you must apply for a Senior Citizenship Card in order to join in various social security programs and receive the benefits associated with them.
What Is Senior Citizen Card?
n India, the State Government authorities issue a crucial identification document to individuals upon turning 60 years old. Senior citizen card, serves as an alternative to Aadhaar Card for such individuals. To avail this card, one has to visit either the official website or the ‘Sewa Kendra’ of the state they belong to and submit an application form along with a deposit of Rs.10.
Benefits of Senior Citizen Card
- Upon holding a senior citizen card, you can avail preferential interest rates at the time of opening a fixed or recurring deposit with a bank or any other financial institution.
- By submitting the senior citizen card, an individual above 60 years of age can avail income tax exemption limit of up to Rs. 3 lakh in a financial year.
- You can enjoy travel discounts while booking a ticket with a state government-owned bus transport services company or air travel company.
- You can avail discounted medical benefits at private hospitals and free medical treatment at state-owned hospitals by showing a senior citizen card.
- A senior citizen card enables individuals above 60 years of age to request priority hearing dates at the Indian High Court.
- Priority installation and minimal registration charges are provided to senior citizens at the time of applying for MTNL and BSNL connections.
- A nominal fee, relatively lower than regular charges, is applicable upon availing services from old age centres.
- The card is considered valid everywhere, across the country.
Eligibility Criteria for Senior Citizenship Card
- You must have an identity card and must be at least 60 years old.
- The aforementioned conditions must be satisfied in order to register online for a Senior Citizen Identification Card.
- You must have official documentation proving that you are a state permanent resident.
Documents Required for Senior Citizen Card
- Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Ration Card, Pension Card, Government-issued Identity Card, Bank Certificate)
- Address Proof (Passport, Utility Bills, Rental Agreement, Registered Sale Deed, Bank Passbook)
- Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate, PAN Card)
Senior Citizen Card Application Form
- Visit the official website of National Portal of India.
- In the search bar type – “senior citizen identity card”.
- From the redirected page, click on the first link shown to you – “Application Form for Issue of Identity Card to Senior Citizen”.
- Click on the link and you will be redirected to “Application Form Page”.
- Select “Application Form for Issue of Identity Card to Senior Citizen” and the application form to apply for senior citizen ID card will be available for download.
How to Apply for a Senior Citizen Card?
- Online
The following is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a senior citizen card online.
- Visit the official National Government Services Portal.
- Navigate to your respective state government page from where you will proceed with the registration process. An application form will be displayed on your screen.
- Fill in the application with all the required details.
- Upload all the supporting documents along with a passport-sized photograph.
- Make the required registration payment.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ tab.
- Offline
Here is a stepwise process that you need to follow with due diligence to successfully apply for a senior citizen card.
- Visit your nearest local government party office or the General Tehsildar’s office in your locality.
- Consult a party representative and obtain the senior citizen card application form.
- Fill it up with the required details and attach the supporting documents.
FAQs
Who will issue senior citizen cards?
State Governments issue Senior citizen Cards to individuals above 60 years of age.
Where to apply for a senior citizen card?
In case you choose the online mode to apply for a senior citizen card, you need to visit the official National Government Services Portal. On the other hand, you can also apply for a senior citizen card by visiting the General Tehsildar’s office if you opt for the offline mode.
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