The Hindu 16.07.2013
Laudable move: GHMC’s ‘Aasra’ for senior citizens
The Confederation of Voluntary Organisations (COVA) has
begun a campaign in parts of the twin cities to educate the citizens
about obtaining various identity cards issued by government departments.
Details of the card and its entitlements will be published in these
columns in the forthcoming days.
The series will begin with the ‘Aasra’ cards issued to senior citizens above 60 years by the GHMC.
These
cardholders are entitled for free entry and wheel chair facility in the
GHMC parks and concessions in select corporate hospitals.
Also the card entitles preference to senior citizens in public places, APSRTC buses and GHMC service centres.
This
apart, it helps one in availing medical and day care facility, shelter
homes, physical aids, counselling and old age pension. One can apply for
the card by filling in an application form available on
‘www.ghmc.gov.in’ and submitting it along with two photographs, proof of
age and residence either in person or through post to Project Director,
Aasra Card, first floor, NTPC building near Hari Hara Kala Bhavan,
Secunderabad. For assistance one can call GHMC helpline 155304 or COVA
on 040-24572984.