Senior Citizen Card
This scheme can be applied for at the Village Panchayat level in Goa, where Panchayat offices assist senior citizens with document verification, application guidance, and forwarding requests to the Directorate of Social Welfare for issuance of the Senior Citizen Identity Card.
Documents Required
- Birth / Baptism Certificate Copy
- Ration Card Copy
- Election Card Copy
- Aadhaar Card Copy
- Marriage Certificate Copy (only for Women)
- 2 Passport Size Photos
Informative Blog
The Government of Goa issues a Senior Citizen Identity Card to residents aged 60 years and above. The card serves as an official proof of senior citizen status and entitles holders to various benefits and concessions.
Key benefits include:
- 50% concession on KTCL (Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd.) buses within Goa.
- Priority in government services and welfare schemes designed especially for senior citizens.
- Recognition of senior citizen status for availing benefits like medical care, banking offers, and income tax concessions.
The Village Panchayat plays a critical role in facilitating access to this card by helping senior citizens collect and verify required documents and assisting in submitting the application smoothly.
Since its inception in the year 2000, tens of thousands of senior citizens in Goa have obtained this card, greatly enhancing their access to various welfare benefits. While many senior citizens have the card, efforts continue to raise awareness and encourage applications, especially among rural populations.
Applicants can apply at their local Village Panchayat office or the Directorate of Social Welfare. After verification, the card is issued by the Directorate of Social Welfare.
For more details or to download application forms, visit:
Directorate of Social Welfare, Goa – Senior Citizen Schemes
This card is an important tool to ensure that Goa’s senior citizens live with dignity, obtain rightful concessions, and benefit from government welfare schemes.