Senior Citizen Card is an important identity card in India that helps the elderly take advantage of many government and private services. This card is issued to citizens aged 60 years or older. Its purpose is to reduce the economic, social and health problems of the elderly. In this article, we will know how the senior citizen card can be made, what are its benefits, and what is the application process.
Overview of Senior Citizen Card
| Description | Information |
| card name | Senior Citizen Card |
| Issuer | state government |
| Eligibility age | 60 years or more |
| Application fee | Free or minor fee (as per state) |
| Validity | Lifetime |
| Application process | Both online and offline |
| Required documents | Age proof, identity card, residence certificate |
| Main advantage | Travel exemption, banking benefits, health facilities |
Benefits of Senior Citizen Card
Travel Benefits
- Railways: Men get 40% and women get up to 50% fare.
- Bus service: Many state governments provide bus fares discounts.
- Air travel: Some airlines offer special discounts to the elderly on tickets.
Health Benefits
- Treatment at free or discounted rate in government hospitals.
- Discount on medicines.
- Priority in health checkup.
- Free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh under Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
Banking benefits
- Additional interest from 0.5% to 1% on fixed deposits.
- Guaranteed returns up to 8.2% in Senior Citizen Saving Scheme (SCSS).
- Priority in banking services.
Tax benefits
- There is no tax on income of up to ₹ 3 lakh for 60-80 year old citizens.
- Tax exemption on income up to ₹ 5 lakh for citizens above 80 years.
- Additional tax benefits on medical insurance premium.
Other benefits (other benefits)
- Telephone bill and electricity bill discounts.
- Priority services in government offices.
- Early hearing in legal matters.
- Special discounts in hotels and restaurants.
How to make senior citizen cards?
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of India.
- The age of the applicant should be 60 years or more.
- It is mandatory for the applicant to have a residence and age certificate.
Required documents
- Age Certificate: Birth Certificate, Passport, School Leaving Certificate.
- Residence Certificate: Ration card, electricity bill, phone bill which has a name.
- Identity Card: Aadhar Card, PAN Card or Voter ID.
- Passport Size Photo.
Online application process
- Go to the official website of the state government.
- Click on the ‘New Registration’ option.
- Fill the application form in which name, date of birth, address etc. give information.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit the form. The card will be released after the verification process is completed.
Offline application process
- Go to the nearest service center (Sewa Kendra).
- Get and fill the application form.
- Take all the necessary documents together.
- After submitting the form, you will be given a receipt. Get the card after verification.
Disclaimer
This article is written only for the purpose of giving information. Senior Citizen Card is a real government facility that provides many benefits to the elderly. However, the process and fees of states may vary. Get complete information on the respective state website before the application.
