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-- QUEPEM: Distribution of 'privilege' cards for senior citizens brought smiles on the faces of some elderly persons after 130 of them were handed the cards.
Deputy collector Ajit Panchwadkar, deputy director of social welfare department Santano Fernandes distributed the cards on Wednesday at a function at Quepem municipality.
"These cards will offer some privileges to senior citizens," Fernandes said. The elderly persons will receive a 50% concession for travel on Kadamba buses and also on shuttle services.
'Privilege' cards for elderly at Quepem
GOA
Deputy collector Ajit Panchwadkar, deputy director of social welfare department Santano Fernandes distributed the cards on Wednesday at a function at Quepem municipality.
"These cards will offer some privileges to senior citizens," Fernandes said. The elderly persons will receive a 50% concession for travel on Kadamba buses and also on shuttle services.
Similarly, senior citizens can gain direct access to the Goa Medical College and Hospital for medical treatment without queuing up. If they are artists, they can also avail a scheme for monetary aid from the art and culture department besides reservations and concession in railway tickets.
"Old people feel helpless once they attain a certain age. The department of social welfare has introduced this scheme. Giving cards to senior citizens will give them assistance," Panchwadkar said.
"Old people feel helpless once they attain a certain age. The department of social welfare has introduced this scheme. Giving cards to senior citizens will give them assistance," Panchwadkar said.
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