SAFAL - Bhubaneshwar - Free delivery to senior citizens

Safal launches free delivery, health check-ups for elderly

PTI | Dec 5, 2017, 17:07 IST


Bhubaneswar, Dec 5 () Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd (MDFVPL), which operates the 'Safal' outlets, today launched new services like free home delivery and health check-ups for the senior citizens.

MDFVPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Safal presenly has nine outlets in the city.

There is no minimum value of the purchases to qualify for free home delivery and it will reach the senior citizen consumers within 2 hours, provided they reside within a radius of 2-3 kms from the outlets.

Launching the initiative, Dilip Rath, Chairman of NDDB said customer centricity and farmer benefit has been core to Safal's business proposition.

"In line with the same belief, we are now launching a consumer engagement programme especially aimed towards our respected senior citizens, who constitute approximately 5 per cent of the total population of the city," he said.

"As part of the program, we will be offering a host of solutions such as free home delivery, free basic health check-ups and activation sessions to engage and make them more aware," said Rath.

The NDDB Chairman added that the service will be expanded to other areas as Safal opens more outlets.

Besides free home delivery, the new initiative also entails free basic tests like BMD, BMI, Blood Pressure and Diabetes in association with resident welfare associations.


Safal launched its operations in Bhubaneswar in July 2017. SKN JM

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Discounts in flight rates - many - heavy

Airlines offer heavy discount; Here's a list of best deals

 Few airlines have come up with various discount for their passenger travelling both within India and abroad. These offers can be availed for travelling period between December 2017 to January 2019.
 
Updated: Sun, Nov 26, 2017
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Mumbai, ZeeBiz WebDesk

Airlines operating in India have come up with various products offering heavy discounts for both domestic and international passngers.

Here's a list of deals offered by these airlines, so you can compare the best one for your travelling experience.

Indigo:

Latest one would be Interglobe Aviation (Indigo) which on November 25, launched a special product called as "Flexi Fare"at attractive price levels.

Under Flexi Fare offer, domestic travellers will be charged Rs 2,250 and international travellers with Rs 2,500, whichever is lower. Both corporate and leisure customers travelling with IndiGo will now have wider choices to make changes at lower premium.

Also students and senior Citizens can get avail attractive discounts not only on their onward journeys but even higher discounts on their Round-Trip journeys with IndiGo till March 31, 2018.

GoAir:

This Mumbai-based low cost carrier introduced a  limited period offer of heavy discounts starting as low as Rs 312 for a one-way journey from seven cities including Delhi, Kochi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Lucknow routes.

Discount fares which are excluding taxes - are valid for travelling period between December 01, 2017 and October 28, next year. Booking is available till November 29, 2017.

AirAsia:

Just like above two airlines, AirAsia also announced a discount sale, under which the airline is offering passengers one-way base fare at Rs 99 for a domestic journey and Rs 444 for international flights under a limited period offer.

Travelling period under this offer is valid between May, 2018 and January 2019.

Domestic destination such as Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, New Delhi, Goa, among others, are included in this offer.

While the sale offer is available for internation destinations like Kuala Lumpur from Tiruchirappalli, Kochi, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur and to Bali from Mumbai & Kolkata, Bangkok from Jaipur, Kolkata, Kochi, Chennai and Bengaluru.

SpiceJet:

SpiceJet unlike above mentioned airlines, came up with gift cards ranging between Rs 500 - Rs 50,000, which allows customers to travel to destinations of their choice at convenient times. This gift cards are valid on air fares.

A passenger will have to pay the full transaction amount with SpiceJet Gift Card only to avail this Offer. An instant discount of 100% on the selected Priority check-in and/or 50% on the selected meals shall be automatically applied.

Jet Airways:

In the start of November month, Jet Airways announced it's Winter season offer, where a customer can save up to 30% on travel from India to high–demand destinations served by the airline's international network.

Travel under this offer commences with the coming New Year – effective Jan 22, 2018, and is applicable on both Première and Economy cabin classes.

Moreover, guests from all domestic points across Jet Airways' entire domestic network have the option to travel with ease and convenience to Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Toronto in Europe and North America; to major Gulf destinations including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuwait and Muscat; to Colombo, Dhaka, Kathmandu in the SAARC region and to the much-touristed destinations of Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong.

The limited period offer is also valid for the airline's new non-stop services, between Chennai and Paris, Bengaluru and Amsterdam and Mumbai / Delhi and London Heathrow.
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Free trade fair entry for physically challenged, senior citizens | Delhi

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ummary: The India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2017, which commences from November 14, will have free entry for physically challenged people and senior citizens. Senior citizens above the age of 60 years will have free entry to IITF, according to a senior ITPO official. Weekend tickets are priced at a steep Rs 120 for adults and Rs 60 for kids under five years of age. The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), in collaboration with NGO HelpAge India, is planning to provide wheelchairs to physically challenged as well as old people to go around the exhibition, which will be held at Pragati Maidan. The exhibition will introduce visitors to various development schemes taken up by the government across the country.

The India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2017, which commences from November 14, will have free entry for physically challenged people and senior citizens. Also, various facilities will be provide to ensure a positive experience for these people. The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), in collaboration with NGO HelpAge India, is planning to provide wheelchairs to physically challenged as well as old people to go around the exhibition, which will be held at Pragati Maidan. Senior citizens above the age of 60 years will have free entry to IITF, according to a senior ITPO official. They will have to show their identity card at the entrance as age proof , As Reported By DNAIndia.

According to the Newspaper,The official clarified that in case these visitors were accompanied by relatives or friends, they will have to buy tickets for themselves. The ITPO also opened an online booking facility for tickets on November 11. Business tickets have been priced at Rs 500 each, while a general ticket on weekdays will cost Rs 60 for adults and Rs 40 for children. Weekend tickets are priced at a steep Rs 120 for adults and Rs 60 for kids under five years of age. The 37th edition of IITF will have indigenous start-ups as its main theme this year as well.

Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-free-trade-fair-entry-for-physically-challenged-senior-citizens-2559795

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One rupee clinic at doorstep for senior citizens (Mumbai)

After taking an initiative to start 'one rupee clinic' at various railway stations in the Central and Harbour line, the initiative will soon be reaching out to patients at their doorstep.

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With an aim to make cost effective medical facilities, 'One Rupee Clinic' has now decided to get the medical tests available at door steps for senior citizens across the city.

The initiative was started in the month of May this year at five railway stations and soon one clinic will be opened at Byculla station.

Speaking about the initiative, Dr Rahul Ghula, founder of One Rupee Clinic, said, "We are starting free home medical facilities for MRI, CT scan, USG booking for senior citizens.

While the service will be across the city, it will be open 24 X 7 for the senior citizens. This will reduce their cost of medical facilities while undergoing at different hospitals.

Through this initiative we are playing midway role between government and private hospitals to avail the affordable health."

The clinic was first opened at Ghatkopar railway station on May 10.

The initiative has benefited daily commuters during emergency situations on several occasions. Two childbirths were also conducted at Dadar and Ghatkopar stations.

Within five months of being set up, the one rupee clinics at Central and Harbour line railway stations have witnessed a footfall of over 25,000 visitors, and over 200 accidental cases have been attended to so far.

The one rupee clinic initiative aims to provide speedy medical treatment to the general public and during cases of emergency at crowded railway stations.

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Highly concessional Medical diagnostic facility in Chennai

At Chennai , Jain medical centre Mahalingapuram  are offering most of the diagnostic services at a very affordable rates ( atleast at 1/3 Rd of other labs ) and  master health check up at less than RS 1000/-

This can be availed by anybody irrespective of income levels.

I myself had undergone carotid scan for RS 650/- ( other labs RS 2500/-) & master health check up at RS 850/- ( others RS 3500/-)  

Since this centre is maintained by charitable trust by a family of Jain's, the services are affordable.

Lalchand leelavathi Jain medical centre,  no. 8 Linwood lane,

Mahalingapuram , near Sri Iyyappan temple tel 044-28251122

I am satisfied & have no hesitation to recommend to other members at Chennai.

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Free med tests for senior citizens, pregnant women | Pune News - Times of India

​Good news. I Envy Pune Seniors. ​Free service Includes radiography - fantastic. To avail these free services, we can't get pregnant but without doing anything one can become a senior citizen.

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Free med tests for senior citizens, pregnant women

Umesh Isalkar | TNN | Updated: Nov 15, 2017, 00:12 IST

Pune: Senior citizens and pregnant women residing within the civic limits will be able to avail of diagnostic services free of cost at PMC-run hospitals within the next two months.
The benefits of the free-of-cost pathology and radiology services will be granted to all of them, irrespective of their socio-economic background.
"The only condition is that the individual has to be a resident of Pune city and has valid prescription from a medical practitioner, either practising at a public or private hospital or clinic," said Sanjeev Wavare, assistant medical officer of health, PMC.
The health department of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has outsourced the diagnostic work to a private service provider and the work order will be issued in the next few days.
The project will roll out by the end of January 2018.
PMC officials said the civic body will provide space, water and electricity at the hospitals and the private laboratory will bear expenses of rest of the components, including installation of diagnostic machinery and subsequent operational costs.
Besides senior citizens and pregnant women, the rest of the citizens can enjoy the benefits rates lower than those offered under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
"We have kept the rates 6% lower than the CGHS expenses. Our aim is to ensure that the maximum number of people can avail of the benefits of the diagnostic services. Prices of such services have over the years gone over the roof in the private sector," Wavare said.
Patients under the PMC's urban poor health scheme can avail of services at charges reduced further by 50%. The remaining 50% will be borne by the municipal corporation, for which a budgetary provision of Rs 2 crore has been proposed for the for 2017-18 financial year.
Health activists, however, said outsourcing of the diagnostic work to the private sector by the civic body was an inefficient way of providing services.
"There is an urgent need for standard treatment guidelines. Otherwise, the patients will be subjected to unnecessary tests to raise the number of cases, make more profits and pocket cuts," veteran health activist Anant Phadke said.
"Besides, it has to be seen how do they run the services on a long-term basis because there have been instances of charges of such services being raised at subsequent stages in the past," he added.
The city has an estimated 14 lakh people (around 40% of the city's population) living in slums. They are the people who are mostly deprived of basic medical facilities and the civic body is mainly responsible to cater to their healthcare.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/free-med-tests-for-senior-citizens-pregnant-women/articleshow/61650123.cms

Fwd: [scf-email-group] Fwd: [sss-global] Provide doorstep banking to those above 70 by Dec 31: RBI : PTI feed, News - India Today

Provide doorstep banking to those above 70 by Dec 31: RBI

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November 9, 2017 | UPDATED 22:10 IST

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Mumbai, Nov 9 (PTI) Senior citizens of more than 70 years of age and the differently-abled can look forward to availing of basic banking services, right from the comfort of their home.
The RBI today asked banks to provide doorstep banking facilities to senior citizens of more than 70 years of age and differently-abled persons by December this year.
Banks have been directed that senior citizens and specially-abled persons, including the visually-impaired, should be provided basic services like pick-up and delivery of cash, chequebooks and demand drafts at their residence.
Issuing a notification in this regard, the RBI said "it has been observed" that there are occasions when banks discourage or turn away senior citizens and differently-abled persons from availing banking facilities in branches.
"... in view of the difficulties faced by senior citizens of more than 70 years of age and differently-abled or infirm persons (having medically certified chronic illness or disability) including those who are visually impaired, banks are advised to make concerted effort to provide basic banking facilities...," the RBI said in a communication to banks, including small finance and payments banks.
These facilities should include pick-up of cash and instruments against receipt, delivery of cash against withdrawal from accounts, delivery of demand drafts, submission of Know Your Customer (KYC) documents and Life Certificates at the premises or residence of such customers.
"Banks are advised to implement these instructions by December 31, 2017, in letter and spirit and give due publicity in their bank branches and websites," it said.
The RBI noted that notwithstanding the need to push digital transactions and use of ATMs, it is imperative to be sensitive to the requirements of senior citizens and the differently-abled.
The notification further said that in addition to the facility of Digital Life Certificate under Jeevan Praman Scheme, pensioners can submit physical Life Certificate form at any branch of the pension-paying bank.
"However, it is observed that often the same is not updated promptly by the receiving branch in the Core Banking Solution (CBS) system of the bank, resulting in avoidable hardship to the pensioners," it noted, asking banks to ensure that when a Life Certificate is submitted in any branch, including a non-home branch, the same should be updated and uploaded promptly in the CBS.
The RBI asked banks to provide a minimum of 25 cheque leaves every year for a savings bank account free of charge. They should not insist on physical presence of any customer, including senior citizens and differently-abled persons, for getting cheque books.
Banks have also been advised that a fully KYC compliant account should automatically be converted into a Senior Citizen Account based on the date of birth available in the banks records.
According to the apex bank, banks should provide senior citizens and differently-abled persons Form 15G/H (related to tax deduction at source) once a year (preferably in April). PTI NKD ARD

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Fwd: Brahmin parishad to extend health cover to elderly members

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rahmin parishad to extend health cover to elderly members

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HYDERABAD, October 17, 2017 23:50 IST

Beneficiaries have to pay ₹1,000 as their share

The Telangana Brahmin Samkshema Parishad (TBSP) has announced its resolve to extend health insurance coverage to elderly Brahmins who cannot afford high cost of treatment.

The executive committee of the parishad said eligible Brahmins should register themselves under the scheme, paying ₹ 1,000 as their share for health insurance cover through National Insurance Corporation while the parishad would pay ₹ 3,000 as its share. The enrolled beneficiaries would be extended coverage up to ₹ 2 lakh under the scheme and the parishad would consider extending cover up to ₹ 5 lakh for treatment of long-term illnesses.

Briefing reporters after the meeting, parishad chairman K.V. Ramanachary said the parishad had so far extended assistance ranging from ₹ 7,500 to ₹ 35,000 for 252 meritorious students who secured prescribed percentage in the respective courses under the Saraswati Vidya Prasasthati scheme. A total of 68 candidates were given assistance amounting to ₹ 1.16 crore to pursue overseas education under the Vivekananda Overseas Education Scheme.

The parishad had decided to provide one-time financial assistance to students hailing from BPL families, enabling them to continue their education through fee reimbursement and a total of six applications had been approved in this regard. It was decided to provide ₹ 2,500 as honorarium to Vedic scholars above 70 years and incentives to Brahmins pursuing Vedic studies. Under the Brahmin Entrepreneurial Development Scheme of Telangana, the parishad had approved 56 applications involving an estimated ₹ 3.29 crore towards self-employment schemes. "We want to make sure that ₹ 20 crore out of the ₹ 100 crore budget allocated is spent on entrepreneurs," Mr. Ramanachary said.

This was in addition to the requests approved for extending financial assistance to take coaching for competitive examinations including GRE/TOEFL. He wanted the district educational officers to take the initiative and spread awareness about the schemes launched by the Government for the welfare of the community.

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Senior citizens to get 50% concession in city bus fare | Nagpur News - Times of India

Senior citizens to get 50% concession in city bus fare

Proshun Chakraborty | TNN | Updated: Sep 14, 2017, 12:56 IST

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itizens (above the age of 60 years) will get 50% concession in bus fares in city. This move will cost NMC Rs50 lakh per annum. The civic body has already given concession to freedom fighters.
The decision was taken in transport committee's meeting held on Wednesday headed by Jitendra Kukde. He told TOI that the transport department has already made a provision of Rs50 lakh each for concessions to school students and senior citizens in its budget.
"Currently, senior citizens are charged full fare in city buses whereas they are getting concession in state-run buses," Kukde said and hence the NMC has decided to give 50% concession to senior citizens in city buses.
After getting poor response from commuters due to very high fares, the meeting also decided to bring down tariff of green buses. Kukde said the NMC is planning to cut the fare by almost 40%. "We will try to keep the difference of both red and green buses fares by Rs2 to Rs3," the transport Kukde said.
Citing an example, he said the minimum fare of a red bus is Rs10, whereas the fare of same distance for Green bus is Rs16. So passengers prefer to travel in red buses, he said.
Presently, NMC's transport department is plying only five green buses though five more ethanol-run buses have joined the fleet. These five buses are plying on six different routes from Sitabuldi to Pipla Phata, J N Hospital (Kanhan), Hingna Rural hospital, Mihan, Khapri Phata, Defence and Butibori.
The department has also decided to ply special buses for Koradi temple during 10 days of Navratri festival. The NMC will ply 38 buses which will make 278 trips from five different areas like Sitabuldi, Kamptee, Hudkeshwar, Gorewada and Ayachit Mandir to Koradi temple.
Similarly, the civic body will provide city bus service for Deekshabhoomi during Dhammachakra Pravartan Din from 12 different destinations to Deekshabhoomi. It will operate 95 buses which will make 730 trips from September 29 and October 1.
Drawing a lesson from recent strike by conductors and drivers, the committee has given its nod to hire daily wagers from health department to work for city bus service during afternoon hours, said Kukde. The committee also approved formation of a flying squad to keep watch on ticket checkers of DIMTS. "We also approved a proposal to move scrapped buses parked in Hingna depot to pave way for rolling buses," Kukde said.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/senior-citizens-to-get-50-concession-in-city-bus-fare/articleshow/60503584.cms

50 percent concession in Haryana Roadways buses to any destination for senior citizens - The Financial Express

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50 percent concession in Haryana Roadways buses to any destination for senior citizens

To facilitate senior citizens, the Haryana government has decided to allow a concession of 50 per cent in the fares of state roadways buses to any destination, including those in other states.

By: PTI | Chandigarh | Published: June 22, 2017 9:39 PM

 Haryana government has decided to allow a concession of 50 per cent in the fares of state roadways buses. (Source: IE)

To facilitate senior citizens, the Haryana government has decided to allow a concession of 50 per cent in the fares of state roadways buses to any destination, including those in other states. At a meeting held here, Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar also directed the officers to abolish bus pass service for Haryana Roadways for the staff of the chief minister and other ministers working in the Haryana civil secretariat, an official release said. "Passengers availing any concession in the fare of Haryana Roadways buses will have to procure e-ticket through Aadhaar-based biometric identification. This will ensure that the facilities are not misused. This scheme will be implemented within the next four months," an official release said. The decision was mentioned at a meeting of the transport department presided over by Khattar here today, it said.
Transport minister Krishan Lal Panwar was also present in the meeting, the release said. The chief minister said that while 50 per cent concession in fare was already being given to men aged 65 years and above and women aged 60 years and above for intra-state travel in the buses of Haryana Roadways, this facility would now be extended to include inter-state travel. He directed the officers to issue a notification to this effect at the earliest. He also directed the appointment of drivers and conductors in Haryana Roadways buses through outsourcing until recruitment is carried out, so that all routes may be covered.

http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/50-percent-concession-in-haryana-roadways-buses-to-any-destination-for-senior-citizens/731408/

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Some Recent Tweets on Discounts for Senior Citizens

Some Recent Tweets on Discounts for Senior Citizens

Senior discounts

Ola To Offer 20 Percent Discount To Senior Citizens - DriveSpark

​Why not Hyderabad? I am peeved though I prefer Uber to OLA. Uber GPS​ is  reliable and OLA Autos are almost never available. What is your experience?

If I have time to explore, then if uber is costly then I try OLA. UberPool is cheaper than autos. 

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Ola To Offer 20 Percent Discount To Senior Citizens
Written By: Sukesh Suvarna

Updated: Saturday, June 17, 2017, 11:38 [IST]

App-based cab aggregator Ola has announced the expansion of its unique 

initiative 'Senior Citizen Mobility Program' in Nagpur and three other cities.
Ola's initiative aims at making mobility more affordable to the elderly. The senior citizens (60 years and above) who register for this program will get 20 percent discount on their first ten rides every month.


Apart from that, the first ten Ola auto rides can be availed at a discount of 15 percent. The discount scheme is currently available in Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Indore, Bhopal, Mumbai and Pune.

Associate Director (Operations) of Ola, Kiran Brahma said, "At Ola, we want to make mobility convenient and hassle-free for all. Senior citizens represent a group of individuals who have served the nation well."

To avail the discount, the senior citizens should register online through a link. They also need to submit the proof of identity and age. After the verification, the senior citizens can start taking Ola rides.

We have seen government transport offering discounts to senior citizens. But very rarely we see a private firm taking up such an initiative. It's good to see that ride-hailing companies are concerned about the senior citizens of the country.

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CM to sponsor pilgrimage of 4,000 elderly | Rajkot News - Times of India

​Apart from the number of beneficiaries is 4000 - same figure to benefit in kerala elder schooling program - do you find anything odd in this news item?

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CM to sponsor pilgrimage of 4,000 elderly

TNN | Jun 6, 2017, 04.00 AM IST
Rajkot: Chief Minister Vijay Rupani will sponsor pilgrim of over 4,000 elderly people to Somnath temple in Gir-Somnath district. This he will do in his personal capacity. The first batch of senior citizens in 10 buses left for Somnath from the city on Monday. They will visit Somnath, Junagadh, Parab and Virpur before returning to the city. This process will continue for next one week, a statement issued by the state government. Each bus will have three persons to assist the senior citizens. tnn

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Fwd: Free Memory Screening Camp on April 29, 2017

Details of a FREE memory Clinic on 29th in Hyderabad are attached.

Kindly share it with your senior citizens friends who may be doubting memory issues.

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Dear Sir/ Madam,

Greetings from Nightingales Medical Trust. 

We are pleased to introduce ourselves as a not for profit NGO working for the well-being of senior citizens through various need based programs with a special focus on Dementia and related disorders.

As part of our commitment to fight Dementia through early detection and management, we are organizing a Free Memory Screening Camp for Senior Citizens on Saturday, 29^th April, 2017 between 10.00 am to 5.00 pm at Red Cross - Nightingales Trust Dementia Day Care Centre, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, L. V. Prasad Marg, Hyderabad.

We request your help in spreading the word so that maximum elders can benefit from this camp. Attached is a copy of the handbill with details of the camp. Please circulate this to your groups.  For further details, you can contact us at 

Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. We truly believe that 'together we can do great things'. 

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Mr. S. Premkumar Raja,

Secretary

Nightingales Medical Trust, Bangalore

AI revises senior citizen age to 60

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Mumbai: In a major bonanza, the Air India has revised the minimum age limit for senior citizens to avail discounted tickets from existing 63 to 60 years, official sources said. 

The revised age limit has been implemented with immediate effect for all domestic sectors, just as the summer holiday season rush has begun. 

As per the revised rules, any senior citizen who is an Indian national, permanently resident in India and has attained the age of 60 on the date of commencement of journey, shall be entitled to a 50 per cent discounted ticket in economy class on the basic fare.

http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/National/2017-04-21/AI-revises-senior-citizen-age-to-60/294956

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Fwd: 20% discount on haircut

20% discount on all services - haircut

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The Lemon tree secunderabad offers 20% discount on all their services to senior citizens 

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Japan is offering discount on funerals, know why

Japan is offering discount on funerals, know why
In order to prevent the accidents, Japan has introduced a new rule under which drivers aged 75 or older must pass driving tests when renewing their licences

News StalkerMar 22, 2017

It may sound quite bizarre, Japan is asking its senior citizens to give up driving and in return, they are being offered discounts in their funerals. In a bid to prevent accidents caused by ageing motorists, aged people are being encouraged to give up driving. There has been a rise in the incidents of fatal accidents involving elderly drivers.

In order to prevent the accidents, Japan has introduced a new rule under which drivers aged 75 or older must pass driving tests when renewing their licences.

A funeral service company in central Japan, Aichi Prefecture has started offering a 15 per cent discount to elderly drivers who give up their licences. The discount applies not just when the drivers who give up their licences die but also when their close family members die. The elderly drivers can save a minimum of 56,000 yen (USD700).

Japan has a population which is growing old fast and approximately 4.8 million people aged 75 or more have a licence.

Earlier in November 2016, a six-year-old boy died and 11 others were injured after an 87-year-old driver's truck rammed children walking to school in Yokohama, Tokyo.

Police in Aichi also started offering a ramen noodle discount to elderly drivers who give up their licences.


http://www.inuth.com/beyond-the-headlines/human-interest/japan-is-offering-discount-on-funerals-know-why/

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Tirtha Darshan Scheme for Senior Citizens in Haryana/- GovInfo.me

​This Haryana govt scheme of pilgrimage for senior citizens is unique.

It serves both BPL and above BPL seniors. ​

​The latter bear 30% of cost and the rest is from govt. For BPL it is entirely free.

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Tirtha Darshan Scheme for Senior Citizens in Haryana/
ByMayur MahajanPosted on March 21, 2017
 
    
Every person has a desire to visit pilgrimage place at least once in life in India, but this desire is not fulfilled because of some difficulties such as financial problem, to overcome this problem Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar  announced new scheme on 6 March 2017 called Tirtha Darshan Scheme for senior citizens. This scheme implemented by the Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited in the state. Under tirtha darshan scheme, senior citizens above 60 years of age will be able to go on a pilgrimage within the country on the government expenses. In this scheme, government  provide free of cost tour to religious places to senior citizens belonging to BPL (below poverty line) & for senior citizens belonging to non-BPL families, the government  would bear 70 per cent of the cost and remaining 30% would be paid by the beneficiary. A maximum 250 senior citizens will be taken to specific destinations every year by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. Government has sent pilgrim under the package of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to religious places. The tour packages in this scheme include journey in sleeper class by chartered train and night accommodation on multi-sharing basis

Benefits of Tirtha Darshan Scheme for Senior Citizens:

Government provide free of cost tour to religious places for senior citizens belonging to BPL families
For non-BPL families, government will bear 70 per cent of the cost and remaining 30% would be paid by the beneficiary
In case of a couple, the expenses of the spouse belonging to BPL family also covered on state government expenses
Eligibility criteria for Tirtha Darshan Scheme for Senior Citizens:

Applicant should be the resident of Haryana state
Senior citizens above 60 years of age are eligible for this scheme
Senior citizens belonging to BPL families are eligible for this scheme on government expenses
Senior citizens belonging to non BPL families are also eligible for this scheme. But, applicant should have to pay 30% of total tour cost & 70% cost bear by the government
Documents required for Tirtha Darshan Scheme for Senior Citizens:

Aadhaar card
Age proof certificate
BPL card if applicable
Passport size photos
How to apply for Tirtha Darshan Scheme for Senior Citizens:

Application form for this scheme will be available at Tehsil office , collector office or Deputy Commissioner office
Applicant should fill application form and attached all the necessary documents
Once fill the form, submit it to the Tehsil office, collector office or Deputy Commissioner office in related district/Taluka in Haryana
The senior citizens will be selected for the pilgrimage on the basis of draw of lots
Selection of pilgrims will be made by a district committee headed by the deputy commissioner
Contact Details:

Department of Tourism, Government of Haryana, SCO 17-19, Sector 17-B, Chandigarh, 160017
: 0172-2702955-56
Fax : 0172-2703185, 0172-2702783
E-mail : haryanatourism@gmail.com
References & Details:

For more details about Tirtha Darshan scheme for senior citizens visit: http://haryanatourism.gov.in/showpage.aspx?contentid=6411
 
http://govinfo.me/tirtha-darshan-scheme-senior-citizens-haryana/

Narendra Modi government to launch 'Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojna' for senior citizens - The Financial Express

Narendra Modi government to launch 'Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojna' for senior citizens

Senior citizens, living below the poverty line, will now get for free assistive devices like hearing aids and wheelchairs under the government's Rs 477 crore scheme which is

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set to be rolled out next week.

By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: March 19, 2017

 A similar camp will be organised on March 26 in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district. (IE)

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Senior citizens, living below the poverty line, will now get for free assistive devices like hearing aids and wheelchairs under the government's Rs 477 crore scheme which is set to be rolled out next week. The proposed 'Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojna' will be launched at a camp in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district on March 25 by Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot and Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu.

A similar camp will be organised on March 26 in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district. "The aim of the scheme is to bring the older people from the economically weaker sections into active life and build an aged-friendly society by providing them with devices to maintain near normalcy in morbidity," said a senior official in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The government has set a target of distributing assistive living devices among 2,000 identified beneficiaries for free in each camp, he added.

"Following this, the camps will be organised in two districts of each state for the whole year. The Minister, in December last year, had written to all the chief ministers to identify the beneficiaries in those districts," the official said.


The devices to be distributed among the beneficiaries will be of high quality and conform to the standards laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
He said that to avail the facilities under the scheme, a beneficiary should be of at least 60 years and will have to be certified by competent authority as a person living below the poverty line.
According to the official, the department had suggested three names for the scheme out of which the Prime Minister's Office has given nod to 'Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojna'.
The scheme aims to address the disabilities like low vision, hearing impairment, loss of teeth and locomotor disability.
The beneficiaries will get walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, tripods, spectacles, hearing aids and dentures among others.
"The government wanted to roll out the scheme in January, but had to postpone it in view of the assembly elections in five states," he said.
There are 10.38 crore senior citizens in the country as per the Census of 2011 and 5.2 per cent of them suffer from some sort of old age-related disability.
"It is projected that the number of senior citizens will increase to around 173 million by 2026," the official added.

http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/narendra-modi-government-to-launch-rashtriya-vayoshri-yojna-for-senior-citizens/594148

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KSRTC Karnataka 25% concession for seniors

https://youtu.be/yd-lzcBo4M8

​This video of a news item in kannada says : hitherto senior had to obtain special concessional bus pass to avail reduced rates. From now on showing any govt id card with dob and address is enough to avail the 25% concession.​ It is not clear if the concession is available for seniors of karnataka only or is extended to all in India.

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Delhi Bus travel free for Senior citizens

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Dr P Vyasamoorthy
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana
LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278

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KSRTC concession for senior citizens

KSRTC concession for senior citizens
Bengaluru, Feb 23, 2017, DHNS:
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has extended 25% concession for citizens of the state, aged over 60 years, on the ticket fares of city, suburban, ordinary, express, semi deluxe and Rajahamsa bus services.

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To avail the concession, senior citizens should produce any one of the following ID cards - passport, voter ID, Aadhaar card, driving licence, NREGA ID, ID cards issued by any department of the government of India or Karnataka (with date of birth and residential address mentioned), ID card issued by PSUs or corporations of government of India or Karnataka (with date of birth and residential address mentioned), ID card issued by the Physically Challenged and Senior Citizens Welfare Directorate, senior citizen ID card issued by KSRTC.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/597795/ksrtcamp8200concession-senior-citizens.html

Post note ban income tax department gives concession for senior citizens

​As Sri VRV Rao has stopped posting news items, ​I am sending very important ones; I get a feeling I am posting too many. For today, I shall stop here.

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Post note ban income tax department gives concession for senior citizens
By JKR Staff - February 22, 20170
Post note ban, tax department is not expected to carry out any further verification for cash deposits up to Rs 5 lakh made by people who are over 70 years of age.

Other than senior citizens, the limit has been fixed at Rs 2.5 lakh for other individuals.


Photo courtesy: indian express
"There is absolutely no cause for panic. We are not going after everyone who deposited their holding of the demonetised currency in bank accounts between November 8 and December 30, 2016. The markers are very clear set for tax department to take up deposits for verification. I repeat, it is for verification and not scrutiny or assessment," senior Finance Ministry official said.

The official also said that these verifications are being done online and any person of up to 70 years of age, who has deposited more than Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, has to go to I-T department website and explain the source of deposit.

If the deposits match with previous income tax returns, the verification will be closed at that stage itself, and if there is a suspicion on deposits not matching with known sources of income, further clarifications will be sought.

"The threshold for further verification of cash deposits is Rs 2.5 lakh for persons upto 70 years age, and Rs 5 lakh for taxpayers above 70 years where the source of such deposits is household savings and savings from past income and the individual does not have any business income," he said.

The official added that even the further non-statutory clarifications will be sought without issuing a show-cause or any notice. "No inquiry or third party verification will be initiated outside the e-verification."

The online verification of deposits made is being done to reduce compliance cost for persons under verification, he said.

Email and SMSes were sent to persons under verification for submitting online response on the e-filing, he added those who have not yet registered on the e-filing portal must do so immediately.
http://www.jantakareporter.com/india/income-tax-department-senior-citizens/102500/

Free pilgrimage flight for senior citizens

Free pilgrimage flight for senior citizens

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/free-pilgrimage-flight-for-senior-citizens/articleshow/57159133.cms

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-- JAIPUR: Over 1000 pilgrims of economically poor background aged 70 years and above will fly free to the religious destinations---Tirupati, Rameshwaram, Dwarka and Jaganathpuri courtesy Devasthan Vibagh of Rajasthan department. The first flight to Chennai for Tirupati Darshanwill take off from Jaipur airport on February 28. A private 'premier' airline has been allocated the charge of ferrying pilgrims.

"Every day a batch of 30-90 pilgrims will fly down to the nearest airport to the chosen religious destination. Till date 700 pilgrims have been selected via lottery and date of de partures have been allocated o them. By the end of March he traget of 1000 pilgrims would be completed," said Raj Kumar Rinwa, minister of Devasthan Vibhaj.

Rajasthan is among the few states which are sponsoring the pilgrimage through trains since 2013. The minister informed that state is first in the country to sponsor free aerial pilgrimage. Neither these elderly persons have the money to be ar the train expenses nor does their health allow them to send through trains, says Rinwa while explaining the objective choosing the aerial route over the phone from an election rally in Uttar Pradesh."This move is inspired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi ambition of inclusive growth and formation of an equal society ," said Rinwa.

"I spoke to a few of them (pilgrims), they are very excited to experience flying. It has inspired and motivated us to increase the number of free aerial pilgrimages from the next financial year," said Rinwa. The minister shared the cost of air tickets to be around Rs 1.75 crore, which he claims is far more economical than sending pilgrims through trains. "Our free pilgrimage package includes lodging, boarding, food, medical and assistance from helpers. For every 50-60 passengers, we have 3-4 helpers who assist them in the train and outside. Train journey to Tripati takes 2-3 days and by aerial route around 12 hours," said Rinwa.

The department has asked CM Vasundhara Raje to increase limit of free pilgrimage through trains from 9,000 to 25, 000 for next financial year. The eligibility criteria for free flying is age has to above 70 years and through train is 60 years.Other than government Pensioners, every one who qualifies age norm is eligible to apply for the pilgrimage scheme.

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Free computer courses from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Free computer courses from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

THE HANS INDIA |    Feb 11,2016 , 11:19 PM IST      

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Hyderabad: Bhavan's Gandhi Institute of Computer Education & Information Technology (GICEIT) has invited applications for its 63rd batch of free computer education courses, beginning from March 1. The last date for issue of applications is February 20 for students, unemployed youth, housewives belonging to the lower income group and senior citizens (60 years and above). 

The applicants should have cleared Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) and aged between 17 yrs 9 months and 35 years, prior to the commencement of the course. GICEIT was begun on September 4, 2000 with a state-of-the-art computer laboratory, equipped to train 480 students per year. 

So far 7346 students have completed the course at Hyderabad centre. Intersted students may contact Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, King Koti Road, Basheer Bagh or call 23241629/ 23230755/ 23237825.
http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Young-Hans/2016-02-11/Free-computer-courses-from-Bharatiya-Vidya-Bhavan-/206586

No property tax will be collected from elderly who are 85+ [NMDC]

​I wish we have elections every year through a process that is quick and ​costing less. Elections should be so frequent that parties should run out of ideas to appease the voters with freebies or promises.

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No property tax will be collected from elderly

THE ASIAN AGE. | SHASHI BHUSHAN Published : Feb 11, 2017, 3:36 am 

It has also sent its proposal to the city administration for abolition of factory licences.


 NDMC on Friday finalised its budget by granting property tax exemption on residential properties of upto 26 square metres.

New Delhi: Keeping an eye on the upcoming civic polls, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) on Friday finalised its budget by granting property tax exemption on residential properties of upto 26 square metres, offering insurance cover to rickshaw pullers and setting up of eight-storey car parking. It has also sent its proposal to the city administration for abolition of factory licences.

The Budget proposal, finalised by the leader of the house Vijay Praksh Pandey, gave exemption to self-occupied residential properties upto 26 square metres from property tax, saying that these properties largely belong to people from economically weaker background. "All senior citizens above 85 years would be exempted from property tax, if property is registered in their name," said Mr Pandey, while lowering age from 100 years as proposed by the standing committee chairman Parvesh Wahi. Mr Pandey announced an insurance cover under Prime Minister Bima Yojna for rickshaw-pullers who are about 21 years of age and are in good state of health. Mr Pandey also doubled the insurance cover of municipal schools children to Rs1 lakh from Rs 50,000.

For improving sanitation services, Mr Pandey announced that as per the new rules notified by the Union government, segregation of waste at source is liability of garbage generator. Over 10,000 bins of 100 litre capacity will be installed in NDMC's areas. "A survey of length of roads, lanes, drains in villages will also be conducted," said Mr Pandey.

For opening of public conveniences, the NDMC has identified number of sites near roads, markets and parks above one acre. "Work orders for 42 have already been issued for construction. Tenders have been invited for developing 290 toilet blocks on BOT basis. 338 waterless urinals are being handed over for maintenance and provision of uninterrupted convenience to the citizens," claimed Mr Pandey.

Mr Pandey also announced purchase of 20 trucks,10 loader-cum-excavators, six jetting-cum-suction machines, four bull dozers and two hydraulic excavators for Bhalaswa landfill site and more vehicle and machine to strengthen sanitation services at the cost of Rs 27 crore.

Mr Pandey also announced that the NDMC would develop 70 more schools into model schools and a four storey old-age home in an area of one acre at the cost of Rs six crore comprising 72 rooms in Shalimar Bagh.

To promote cycle as mode of transport for last mile connectivity, Mr Pandey announced that 25 cycle stands wil be allotted in 25 by 8 feet space for the purpose on advertisement rights. "This is being done to promote habit of cycling for one's health and city's pollution," he said.

http://www.asianage.com/metros/delhi/110217/no-property-tax-will-be-collected-from-elderly.html

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Senior Citizen Mobility Program By Ola Cabs: Offer 50 percent discounts in Pune | India Live Today

​Good Initiative by OLA Cabs. But w

​hy limit registration only upto 31st jan? If SCAs should inform all their members about the facility then it would take minimum of one month to do so. Most SCAs meet once or twice a month. Otherwise this concession is a publicity gimmick only.

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Senior Citizen Mobility Program By Ola Cabs: Offer 50 percent discounts in Pune

24 hours ago | Published by : ILT Staff Reporter

New Delhi , Jan 25 : Taxi aggregator Ola has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative for Senior Citizens in Pune, to make mobility more accessible and affordable for them.

Under the newly launched program, if the senior citizens register for Ola's Senior Mobility program, then they can enjoy a discount of 50 percent on first 10 Ola cab rides every month.

This offer has been extended to Ola Autos as well, as part of which, registered senior citizens can avail a discount of flat 20 percent on all Ola Auto rides.
Alongside this program, Ola has partnered with the Association of Senior Citizens Organizations Pune (ASCOP) that shelters over 50 local senior citizens' clubs. This partnership will help Ola pass on the benefits of the program to hundreds of thousands of senior citizens who are actively involved in various community services.

To avail discounts, Individuals above 60 years of age, are required to register here. Once verified and confirmed (within 72 hours), Senior Citizens can start taking Ola rides at just half the price.

"Senior Citizens are one of the most valuable assets of the nation, and a source of great inspiration to our youth. Ola's Senior Mobility Program is our way of showing gratitude to these Individuals, for whom age is just a number. With this program, we're enabling these active Individuals to enjoy complete freedom of mobility without any dependence on anyone," said Business Head Pune Ola, Kiran Brahma.

"It's heartening to see Ola come forward and extend its support in both promoting our 'No Self Driving' campaign and offer rides at half the fare, to our members. These discounts will go a long way in benefitting financially unstable Senior Citizens and offer a safe, convenient and affordable way to travel for all," said Joint Secretary – ASCOP, Dilip Pawar.

Through the initiative Ola endeavors to get a step closer in on-boarding senior citizens towards PM's vision of Digital India.

The company has received thousands of applications till date, and is confident of including tens of thousands more over the course of next week.
While the offer is currently valid in Pune, the company might take this to other parts of the country, over the next few months.

Senior citizens need to sign up for this program by filling up an online registration form along with submission of identity and age proof. The last date to register for this program is 31st January 2017.

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http://www.indialivetoday.com/senior-citizen-mobility-program-by-ola-cabs-offer-50-percent-discounts-in-pune/106181.html

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