Senior Citizens
(Search results - 28)Lifestyle NewsApr 21, 2024, 1:37 PM IST
PO Senior Citizen Savings Scheme: Learn about the maturity period and more
Post Office Senior Citizen Savings Scheme is a good investment opportunity for building a retirement fund. It offers an initial investment period of five years.
Lifestyle NewsApr 10, 2024, 12:19 PM IST
5 ideal ways to build a retirement fund
Atal Pension Yojana is a great opportunity for building a retirement fund as it provides a steady income at old age. Similar to this, there are various investment schemes available that can help you spend your golden years in comfort. Let’s read about some of them.
Lifestyle NewsApr 8, 2024, 1:57 PM IST
National Pension System (NPS) for retirement planning; Check benefits, eligibility and returns
The central government launched the National Pension System in the year 2004. NPS works as a market-linked scheme and offers advantages of building a retirement fund while also providing pension benefits.
Lifestyle NewsApr 1, 2024, 11:23 AM IST
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme: An ideal investment scheme for old age
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme offers a monthly interest rate of 7.4 percent on the deposits. It ensures financial stability in old age, empowering investors to remain independent in times of need.
IndiaMar 19, 2024, 6:26 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over 1,000 'super seniors' in UP's Prayagraj voting since 1st polls of India in 1952
1049 senior voters aged between 100 to 120 years old are keen to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Prayagraj has a total of 46,64,519 comprising 25,27,676 men, 21,36,224 women and 619 transgenders individuals.
IndiaMar 16, 2024, 4:58 PM IST
Voter Education: How elderly citizens can cast their vote with ease this election?
Photo credit: Election Commission
Challenges related to mobility, vision, and hearing are common among elderly individuals, potentially hindering the elderly individuals ability to participate in voting. However, numerous measures are in place to ensure that senior citizens can vote at polling stations in a manner that respects their dignity. In a bid to make the electoral process truly inclusive and participative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced groundbreaking measures aimed at breaking barriers for voters above 85 years of age and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with a 40% benchmark disability.Lifestyle NewsMar 14, 2024, 4:00 PM IST
Post Office Senior Citizen Saving Scheme: Benefits, interest rate, tax exemptions
Post Office Senior Citizen Saving Scheme gives you the opportunity to find financial independence in your old age without having to depend on others for support. The scheme offers an interest rate of 8.2 percent for 5 years.
Lifestyle NewsMar 14, 2024, 2:10 PM IST
Benefits of the Post Office Monthly Saving Scheme: Check eligibility and interest rates
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme is open to any citizen, including children. This is a government approved deposit scheme that allows you to invest as single or joint account holders.
Lifestyle NewsFeb 23, 2024, 12:20 PM IST
This is the best Post Office Savings Scheme; Get good returns with 7.4% interest rate
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme is open to any citizen, including children. This is a government approved deposit scheme that allows you to invest as single or joint account holders.
Lifestyle NewsFeb 20, 2024, 2:22 PM IST
Benefits of fixed deposits for senior citizens in seven concise points
For senior-citizens, investing in fixed deposits is a good option for saving money. These schemes offer the elderly people with attractive returns on fixed deposits while also benefiting from tax exemptions.
Lifestyle NewsFeb 13, 2024, 10:59 AM IST
A Government Insurance Scheme with Daily Investment of Rs 4
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is one the most affordable insurance policies available. It has an annual premium of Rs 436, and a per day premium of less than Rs 4.
Lifestyle NewsFeb 12, 2024, 11:02 AM IST
Invest and Prosper: Benefits of LIC Jeevan Labh Policy
LIC’s Jeevan Labh Plan is a life insurance that offers non-liquid benefits. Under this policy, premiums need to be paid for a specified time frame. It offers benefits upon the maturity of the insurance.
India UntoldJan 16, 2024, 12:19 PM IST
Senior Citizens’ Club 60: Fostering Change with Community Effort
The Tagore Park in Shastri Nagar in Meerut speaks of heartening contributions made by a group of dedicated individuals. The park boasts of eco-friendly flowerpots, lush greenery, and clean spaces for children to play. The maintenance and preservation of this space is done by Senior Citizens’ Club 60. The group members also assist in providing support for educational purposes under the initiative ‘Shiksha Setu.’
India UntoldSep 15, 2023, 10:40 AM IST
Deb Kumar Malik’s journey to empower Kolkata’s senior population
Deb Kumar Malik began his social service campaign under the name ‘Jai Ram Seva Ashram’. He serves the elderly by providing them food and medicines. As of now, he is working in the service of 486 senior citizens.
India UntoldAug 19, 2023, 5:05 PM IST
Ratan Tata’s assistant operates a startup worth Rs 5 crore
Shantanu Naidu works as an assistant for Ratan Tata along with running an organization. He works for the welfare of senior citizens and animals and has also made the company reach incredible heights in the world of business. In Ratan Tata’s declining years, Shantanu continues to support him and his company.