What are the documents required for senior citizen card in Karnataka?
Required Documents[edit]
- Two photographs of the applicant.
- ID card of the applicant.
- Residential Proof.
- Pan card ( For Monthly Pension above Rs.15,000 per month)
- Birth certificate / document to prove the age.
- Application form : Link for form.
What are benefits of senior citizen card in Karnataka?
Benefits of Senior Citizen Card:
- Tax Benefits.
- Cheaper Air Travel Tickets.
- Cheaper Railway Tickets.
- Reduced Telephone Charges.
- Banking made simpler.
- Court Hearing Priority.
- Welfare Schemes.
- Simpler Passport Application.
What is the age of senior citizen in India for passport?
65 years
Eligibility Criteria. A senior citizen is anyone who has attained the age of 65 years. However, in regards to passport applications, a person qualifies to be a senior citizens if they meet the following requirements: If you are above the age of 65 years and you are NOT a resident of Jammu and Kashmir.
Who is eligible for senior citizen pension in Karnataka?
Eligibility criteria for the pension scheme The applicant’s age must be 65 years and above. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka. The income of the applicant should be less than Rs. 20,000 per month.
What is the old age pension in Karnataka?
The state government provides pensions for elderly persons from BPL families. While people aged between 64 and 65 will get a monthly pension of Rs 600, those above 65 years will get Rs 1,000-1,200 under the Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme and the Sandhya Suraksha Scheme.
Is senior citizen ID a government ID?
Senior Citizen ID Really, it’s one of the best government-issued IDs out there.
Are there any help lines for senior citizens in Karnataka?
Help lines are established at 14 places in the State i.e., Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli-Dharwad, Gulbarga, Mangalore & Belgaum Davangere, Raichur, Bellary and Shimoga with the help of Police Dept. and NGO’s to redress the difficulties of senior citizens. ( other 4 help lines)
How to apply for a senior citizen card?
Application for Senior Citizen Card Step 1: Enter the login details Step 2 : Citizen Login will be displayed Step 3 : Search the required service and click to open Step 4 : Fill the Applicant Details & Photocopies details Step 5 : Click on I agree checkbox and fill the Captcha Code as given & Submit
Who is not eligible for senior citizen scheme?
Such of the persons availing of old age pension, Destitute widow pension or physically handicapped pension or any other form of pension from public or private sources are not eligible for this scheme. 6. The beneficiaries under this scheme will be chosen from the following categories. a. Small farmers