Govt of India, in its web-site, gives a description about Senior citizens. Here is the quote :
http://india.gov.in/citizen/senior_citizen/
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Senior Citizen Corner
Senior Citizens are a treasure to our society. They have worked hard all these years for the development of the nation as well as the community. They possess a vast experience in different walks of life. The youth of today can gain from the experience of the senior citizens in taking the nation to greater heights. At this age of their life, they need to be taken care of and made to feel special. Indian Government provides several benefits through its schemes in various sectors of development.
With various tax benefits, travel and health care facilities provisioned for them, Indian Government has created reasons for Senior Citizens to feel happy. This corner on Senior Citizens is aimed at providing details on various aspects concerning them.
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http://socialjustice.nic.in/social/sdcop/benefits.htm
Another Government sponsored agency (Social justice) lists the facilities/benefits given to Senior Citizens by different Ministries/Departments.
Eg. Ministry of Railways
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Indian Railways provide 30% concession in all classes and trains including Rajdhani/Shatabadi trains for both males and females aged 60 years and above.
Indian Railways also have the facility of separate counters for Senior Citizens for purchase/booking/cancellation of tickets.
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How do you feel ? As a Senior Citizen, do you feel that Govt of India is giving due care and importance to the Senior Citizens ?
If YES, kindly tell us why and how ?
If NO, please tell us why ?
http://india.gov.in/citizen/senior_citizen/
“
Senior Citizen Corner
Senior Citizens are a treasure to our society. They have worked hard all these years for the development of the nation as well as the community. They possess a vast experience in different walks of life. The youth of today can gain from the experience of the senior citizens in taking the nation to greater heights. At this age of their life, they need to be taken care of and made to feel special. Indian Government provides several benefits through its schemes in various sectors of development.
With various tax benefits, travel and health care facilities provisioned for them, Indian Government has created reasons for Senior Citizens to feel happy. This corner on Senior Citizens is aimed at providing details on various aspects concerning them.
“
http://socialjustice.nic.in/social/sdcop/benefits.htm
Another Government sponsored agency (Social justice) lists the facilities/benefits given to Senior Citizens by different Ministries/Departments.
Eg. Ministry of Railways
"
Indian Railways provide 30% concession in all classes and trains including Rajdhani/Shatabadi trains for both males and females aged 60 years and above.
Indian Railways also have the facility of separate counters for Senior Citizens for purchase/booking/cancellation of tickets.
"
How do you feel ? As a Senior Citizen, do you feel that Govt of India is giving due care and importance to the Senior Citizens ?
If YES, kindly tell us why and how ?
If NO, please tell us why ?
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