The Senior Citizens of India

According to Population Census 2011 there are nearly 104 million elderly persons (aged 60 years or above) in India; 53 million females and 51 million males. A report released by the United Nations Population Fund and HelpAge India suggests that the number of elderly persons is expected to grow to 173 million by 2026.

What age is senior citizen in India?

According to the law, a “senior citizen” means any person being a citizen of India, who has attained the age of sixty years or above. 

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What makes senior citizens a marginalized community in India?
 
According to multiple surveys across the country, for most Indian senior citizens, the biggest concerns are Healthcare costs, Lack of financial support and Isolation. In addition, most of the aged are not accorded the dignity of care they deserve in later life.

The Senior Citizen ID Card, provides unique benefits to citizens above the age of 60. Apart from allowing senior citizens to avail various government and private schemes, it also has a person’s necessary details like blood group, emergency contact numbers, allergies, and their medication details printed.

What are the human rights of senior citizens?
 
Older persons should have access to adequate food, water, shelter, clothing and health care through the provision of income, family and community support and self-help. Older persons should have the opportunity to work or to have access to other income-generating opportunities.

What is the benefit of senior citizen card?

  • For super senior citizens (over 80 year of age), income of up to Rs 5 lakh is non-taxable.
  • Health insurance premium of up to Rs 30,000 gets tax deduction under Section 80D of Income Tax Act 1961.
  • Senior citizens suffering from a critical illness can avail a tax deduction of up to Rs 60,000 under Section 80DDB
  • Subsidized Telephone Rates. Senior citizens are eligible to apply for reduced telephone charges.
    BSNL offers priority registration and that too free of cost to its senior customers who have attained the age of 65.

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