Sir,
There is no doubt that the Government is making every effort to improve the living standard of people of this country. It has introduced several reformative and welfare measure in this regard, but one section i.e senior citizens feel that enough is not being done for them to live a dignified life.They are facing several issues as they are not eligible for medical insurance even after 70 years of independence. Likewise they do not get loan on EMI. Driving license is not issued. They are not given any work, hence they depend on others for survival .They had paid all the taxes, insurance premiums upto the age of retirement ie 60-65. Now even after becoming senior citizens, they have to pay all the taxes. There is no scheme for sr citizens in India. 50 percent discount on railways has also been discontinued. The other side of the picture is that sr citizens in politics MLA, MP or Minister, are given every possible benefit and they also get pensions. I fail to understand why all others (except some Govt employees) are denied the same facilities.
The Govt spends a lot of money on welfare schemes, but never realizes about Sr citizens. On the contrary, the income of sr citizens is decreasing due to reduction in interest rates of banks. If some of them are getting a meager pension to support the family and self, it is also subject to income tax. So sr citizens should be considered for some benefits :
All citizens above 60 must be given pension.
Everybody must be given pension as per status.
Concession in railway, bus and air travel.
Insurance should be must for all upto the last breath and premium must be paid by the Govt.
Court cases of senior citizens must be given priority for early decision.
I request all senior citizens and youth to share it on all social media. Let’s hope that this Government, who is sincere all the time and talks of “Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas” will do something for the betterment of those who have contributed in nation building and are now past their prime.
Ashok K Lalpuri
Jammu
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