Trusted Resources for Senior Citizens in India

We've compiled a curated list of official government portals, helplines, NGOs, and other trusted resources to help senior citizens access the benefits and services they deserve. All links are verified and point to official or reputable sources.

Last reviewed: 15 September 2026 | Senior Citizen Information Researcher

Central Government Portals

Portal	Purpose	URL
National Portal of India	Single window access to all government services and information	india.gov.in
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment	Central ministry for senior citizen welfare schemes and policies	socialjustice.gov.in
UMANG (Unified Mobile App)	Access 1000+ government services on mobile – pension, Aadhaar, etc.	umang.gov.in
DigiLocker	Store and access government documents digitally – Aadhaar, PAN, certificates	digilocker.gov.in
GeM (Government e-Marketplace)	Government procurement portal – relevant for registered senior welfare organisations	gem.gov.in
MyGov India	Citizen engagement platform – participate in government surveys and discussions	mygov.in

Senior Citizen Specific Schemes

Scheme / Portal	Benefit	Link
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY	₹5 lakh health cover for seniors 70+	pmjay.gov.in
Ayushman Vay Vandana Card	Download Ayushman card for 70+ seniors	beneficiary.nha.gov.in
National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)	Pension for BPL senior citizens (IGNOAPS)	nsap.nic.in
Atal Pension Yojana	Guaranteed pension ₹1000-5000/month	atalpensionyojana.gov.in
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)	8.2% interest on deposits up to ₹30 lakh	indiapost.gov.in
SACRED Portal	Re-employment for senior citizens	sacred.dosje.gov.in
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana	Free physical aids for BPL seniors	nca.gov.in
CGHS	Health scheme for central government retirees	cghs.gov.in

State Government Portals

Apply for Senior Citizen Card through your state's official portal:

State	Portal	URL
Maharashtra	Aaple Sarkar	aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in
Delhi	e-District Delhi	edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
Karnataka	e-Seva / Ahara	ahara.kar.nic.in
Tamil Nadu	e-Sevai	tnesevai.tn.gov.in
Gujarat	Digital Gujarat	digitalgujarat.gov.in
Uttar Pradesh	e-District UP	edistrict.up.gov.in
Rajasthan	Single Sign On	sso.rajasthan.gov.in
West Bengal	Paras Portal	parasportal.wb.gov.in
Kerala	e-District Kerala	edistrict.kerala.gov.in
Madhya Pradesh	MP Online	mponline.gov.in
Bihar	Service Online Bihar	serviceonline.bihar.gov.in
Andhra Pradesh	MeeSeva	meeSeva.ap.gov.in
Telangana	MeeSeva	meeSeva.telangana.gov.in
Odisha	e-District Odisha	edistrict.odisha.gov.in
Jharkhand	Service Online Jharkhand	serviceonline.jharkhand.gov.in
Punjab	Saral Punjab	saralp Punjab.gov.in
Haryana	Antyodaya Sewa	antyodaya-sewa.hry.nic.in
Chhattisgarh	Service Online CG	serviceonline.cg.gov.in

Official Helplines

Trusted NGOs & Organisations

Organisation	Focus Area	Website
Dignity Foundation	Elder care, old age homes, healthcare	dignityfoundation.in
Age Well Foundation	Serious illness care, elder support	agewell.in
Coalition for Elder Rights	Advocacy, legal aid, policy research	elderrights.in
National Council for Older Persons	Government advisory body for senior welfare	socialjustice.gov.in
Elder Line (India)	National helpline for elder abuse and support	elderline.in

Financial Resources

Resource	Purpose	Link
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)	Banking guidelines, SCSS rates, senior citizen banking rights	rbi.org.in
SEBI Investor Education	Investment protection, financial literacy for seniors	sebi.gov.in
India Post – SCSS	Senior Citizen Savings Scheme application	indiapost.gov.in
NPS Trust	National Pension System account management	npstrust.org.in
Income Tax Department	Tax filing, senior citizen exemptions, Form 16	incometaxindia.gov.in

Healthcare Resources

Resource	Purpose	Link
National Health Authority	Ayushman Bharat – check eligibility, find hospitals	nha.gov.in
CGHS	Central Government Health Scheme for retirees	cghs.gov.in
AIIMS	Government hospital – discounted treatment	aiims.edu
Ministry of Health	Health policies, NPHCE, elderly healthcare programmes	mohfw.gov.in
Telemedicine Services	Online doctor consultations (e-Sanjeevani)	esanjeevani.mohfw.gov.in

How to Verify a Resource

Before using any website or service, verify it's genuine:

• Check the domain: Government sites end in .gov.in, .nic.in, or .gov. NGOs end in .org or .org.in
• Look for HTTPS: Secure sites show a padlock icon in the browser
• Verify contact details: Genuine organisations have verifiable phone numbers and addresses
• Check for disclaimers: Legitimate sites clearly state their affiliation (or lack thereof)
• Search for reviews: Google the organisation name + "review" or "complaint"
• Never share OTP or banking details: No genuine government service asks for OTP over phone

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