Senior Citizen  

The Post Office Senior Citizen Scheme is a small savings scheme available to investors aged 60 and above. It offers an annual interest rate of 8.2%.

If you want to book a lower berth for your senior citizens parents but are unable to find seats, here’s how you can reserve lower berths for them.

Investments are essential for ensuring your bright and stable future. The Post Office offers some of the best investment schemes with low to no risks involved.

Government investment schemes offer tax exemptions and attractive returns. If you want to avoid risks associated with the stock market, these schemes are ideal investment options for you.

Atal Pension Yojana offers benefits of Rs 1000 to 5000 per month during your retirement years. For receiving benefits of Rs 5000 per month, you need to invest Rs 210 per month i.e., Rs 7 daily.

In Maharashtra, the final phase of voting on May 20 drew attention as a 101-year-old retired Indian Army officer, Karkhanis, inspired many by casting his vote at the Raheja College polling station in Mumbai, highlighting the importance of civic participation across generations.

For securing your future financially, it is essential to start investing today. Investment schemes offered by Post Office are not only reliable, but they are also free of market risks.

In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka on April 26, ride-hailing service Rapido has announced its commitment to facilitating transportation for senior citizens and differently-abled voters in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru. Through its "SawaariZimmedariKi" initiative, Rapido aims to ensure that every eligible voter can exercise their democratic right without facing transportation barriers.
 

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.  

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.