In classroom activity – Growing up in a Democracy

Expected Outcome –
India is the largest democracy in the world and being an Indian citizen, students will –

1. Acquire knowledge about the mandatory documents as citizens, they or their family members must have
2. Be aware of the necessity, utility, and importance of these documents
3. Be informed about the requirement and process of applying, and the eligibility criteria

Teacher’s Note -
1. Describe the activity in brief to all students. This activity would require at least 1 week for preparation.
2. Provide the Information sheet to each student individually in advance.
3. Ask the students to draw a picture chart “Growing up in a Democracy” with the help of the given list of documents and information. In
the chart. They need to –
a. Make a Growth Chart for all the family members, print and paste their original photographs in the given space and write the name,
age, the gender of each member and relationship with them.
b. Search for the documents listed in the Information sheet that each member in their family possess, and at what age group and date
have they obtained this document.
c. Mention the date with Document received in different life stages.
d. Do not restrict your search with the listed documents, you can list down those documents which are relevant to you and your family
in addition to these.
 Growing up in Democracy
Print and paste yourphoto and other family members, photos in the given space and mark each family member’s eligibility with age and
date they have to acquire the document.
Nowit’s time to behave like a Life expert, I am Senior Citizen (51 Years –end of the life)
I am eligible for …………………………………….

I moved fromadolescence and entered into adulthood now, more of responsibility and I am also
called as a Citizen (19-50 Years)
Now I am eligible for……………………

I moved from childhood and entered adolescence (9-18 Years)

Name - ……………………………………………….. Now I am eligible for……………………

Age -…………………………………………………...
I moved from being a toddler and entered into formal school (4-8 years) It is the best time as I
entered into my childhood
Gender -…………………………………………… Now I am eligible for……………………

I have moved from infancy and am now growing to get prepared for school (2-3 years)
Date of Birth - …………………………………………. Now I am eligible for……………………

Relationship - ………………………………………….. I am born and growing as an infant (0-1 Years)

Now I am eligible for(For example, Birth Certificate received on 08.03.1994 at the age of 1
month)……………………
 Information sheet - Documents required for Indian
Indian citizens

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1. Birth Certificate Birth in India The government of It is a valid age proof required for – To apply for a Birth Certificate, you must
India or the a. Acquiring the right to vote, first register the birth. The birth has to be
municipality b. Admission to schools registered with the concerned local
concerned c. For Government Service authorities within 21 days of its occurrence,
d. Claiming the right to marry at the by filling up the form prescribed by the
legally permissible age Registrar. Birth Certificate is then issued
e. Settlement of inheritance and after verification with the actual records of
property rights the concerned hospital.
f. Obtaining Government-issued
identity documents like a driving In case the birth has not been registered
licence or passport. (It is no within the specified time of its occurrence,
longer mandatory for a passport) the certificate is issued after due police
verification ordered by the revenue
authorities

2. Adhaar Card Any individual, The UIDAI issues As per the Supreme Court’s recent The Aadhaar enrolment process includes
irrespective of age Aadhaar number verdict, Adhaar is required for - visiting the Enrolment Centre, filling the
and gender, who is to residents only 1. For PAN card enrolment form, getting demographic and
a resident of India, after de- 2. For filing Income Tax returns biometric data captured, submitting proof
may voluntarily duplicating their 3. For availing government of Identity and address documents, before
enroll to obtain demographic and welfare schemes and collecting acknowledgment slip containing
Aadhaar number. biometric subsidies Enrolment ID
attributes against Adhaar is not required for –
its entire 1. School admissions
database. 2. Obtaining new SIM cards
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3. Appearing in CBSE, NET, UGC
Exams
4. Private companies
3. PAN card All taxpayers, a The card is issued It is mandatory for an individual to Application for PAN card is available at
producer or by the Indian declare his/her PAN when – PAN Facilitation centers, located in cities
manufacturer of Income Tax a. Opening a bank account and towns, wherever Income Tax offices
excisable goods, Department under b. Receiving taxable salary or are located. 'Form 49A' is also available
anyone who the supervision of professional fees online in the websites of the Income Tax
intends to make the Central Board c. While making certain high- Department and NSDL.
financial for Direct Taxes value transactions
transactions where (CBDT). The UTI d. While buying a property or a
quoting PAN is Investors Services car worth over a certain limit
mandatory and Ltd (UTIISL) and e. Buying or selling shares or
even those who National Securities mutual funds
furnish a return of Depository Limited f. Applying for a visa/passport
income, on behalf (NSDL)is the g. Paying income tax or filing
of others, must authorized tax returns
obtain PAN. agencies to accept h. While applying for a bank
Companies and and process PAN loan
trusts should also application forms.
have PAN.
4. Voter ID Election Adult domiciles of a. Primarily serves as an identity • One has to apply on prescribed
Commission of India who have proof for Indian citizens while Form-6 of Election Commission
India reached the age of casting their ballot in the attached with proof of ID, Indian
18 country's municipal, state, nationality, age,and residence
and national elections • Those of "unsound mind",
b. It also serves as a general convicted of "corrupt practices", or
identity, address, and age offenses related to elections are
proof for other purposes ineligible to vote
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such as buying a mobile • Applicants have to submit paper
phone SIM card or applying Form-6 to their Municipal
for a passport Corporation/cantonment board of
the area
• Applicants can also apply online on
the website of the Chief Electoral
Officer given for that State
5. Bank Account A bank account • Should be a a. Safety – To build a habit of Each bank has a different procedure to
can be a deposit citizen of India saving money open an account, but for example,a
account, a credit • The individual b. Liquidity in times of need, a standard procedure is –
card account, a should be 18 ready pool of money
current account, or years of age and c. The bank account is also Steps to open a savings account with State
any other type of above to be treated as an identity Bank of India
account offered by eligible recognized by various
a financial • In the case of government institutions A. To open a savings account at any SBI
institution, and minors, the d. Necessary to apply for loans, Bank branch, customers will have to
represents the parents or legal and for investments follow the steps mentioned below
funds that a guardian of the e. Useful for taking subsidies • Visit the SBI branch closest to you
customer has minor can open and govt. benefits without • Request the bank executive for an
entrusted to the the account on any hassle or delay account opening form
financial institution their behalf f. Online payments of bills and • On the account opening form,
and from which • The applicant is facilities applicants will have to fill in both
the customer can required to have g. Beneficial for the country’s the parts
make withdrawals. a valid identity economy Form 1 - Name, address, signature, various
Alternatively, and address other details
accounts may be proof that is Form 2 - Customers will have to fill in this
loan accounts in Government part if they do not have a PAN card
which case the approved • Ensure that all the fields have been
customer owes • Following entered and are correct. The details
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money to the approval from mentioned in the application form
financial institution the bank, the should match those mentioned in
applicant will the KYC documents that have been
have to make an submitted
initial deposit - • The customer will now have to
depending on make an initial deposit of Rs.1,000
the minimum • As soon as the bank completes the
balance verification process, the account
requirement of holder will be granted a free
that particular passbook and chequebook
savings account • Simultaneously, customers can
he/she has submit the internet banking form
chosen
B. Steps to open a savings account in
State Bank of India online:

• Visit the State Bank of India

homepage
• Click on “apply now”
• Choose “savings accounts”
• Fill in the application form - name,
address, date of birth and other
details - and click on submit
• Once the details have been
submitted, the bank will intimate
the applicant to visit the branch and
submit the requisite KYC documents
- proof of identity and address
• On submission of the documents,
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the bank will initiate the verification
process
• Following approval, the account will
be activated within 3-5 bank
working days
6. Driving Licence Regional Transport • Learner's Licence a. Important Document of Personal • For obtaining a Learner's Licence,
Authorities/Offices for a private Identification - a widely you will need to apply in the
(RTA/RTO) motor vehicle for recognized form of personal prescribed format to the Local
• In India, two a vehicle of 50 CC identification. Among other Transport Office in your region,
kinds of Driving engine capacity documents like passports, PAN along with your passport-sized
Licences are and without any cards, Voter ID Cards, Aadhar photographs, proof of your age and
issued: Learner's gear, is 16 years Cards, driving licenses too are a residence, declaration of medical
Licence and (if the applicant's widely accepted form of personal fitness and the required fee
Permanent parents or identification • After verification of your
Licence guardians give documents, you will have to go
• Learner's their consent) b. Make Commuting Easier through the Learner's Test. Usually
Licence is valid • The minimum if you wish to purchase a car or a handbook of traffic rules, signs
only for six age to apply for a motorbike to commute, you will and regulations are provided with
months permanent need to obtain a driving licence the application form
• Permanent license to drive a prior to doing so • On passing the Learner's Test, you
Licence can be private motor will be issued a Learner's Licence. If
availed only vehicle is 18 c. Compulsory Legal Requirement you fail the test, you will be given a
after the expiry years A driving licence is an important chance to take the test again
of one month document indicating your ability to
from the date of operate or drive a motorized • For obtaining a Permanent Licence,
issuance of the vehicle. It was used at the time of you must have a valid Learner's
Learner's demonetization to exchange old Licence and must apply after 30
Licence. currency in banks too days and within 180 days of issue of
the Learner's Licence
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• You should be conversant about

vehicle systems, driving, traffic rules
regulations. You will be put through
a driving test, for which you must
bring a vehicle with you

• On passing the test, you will be

issued a Permanent Driving Licence
7. Passport The Passport Seva • Everyone can • It enables the bearer to travel For online application –
(Passport Service) apply for the internationally and serves as • Create a new account onthe
unit of the passport who proof of Indian citizenship as passport website. –
Consular, Passport wants to travel per the Passports Act (1967) Passportseva.gov.in
& Visa (CPV) out of the • A passport is the main travel
Division of the country including document to travel outside • Fill the online application form.
Ministry of a newborn baby India.
External Affairs, • Visa is a granted and stamped • Pay and schedule for an
functions as the in the passport booklet to stay appointment at your nearest PSK
central passport in a foreign country for a (Passport Seva Kendra) or PO
organization and is period of time. (passport office) after filling the
responsible for • International travel details of form
issuing Indian the passport holder can be
passports on found in their passport. • On the day of appointment take all
demand to all • Passport is considered to be the necessary documents
eligible Indian the identification of citizenship
citizens. of the passport holder • After successful submission, wait for
• Passport can also be used as a police verification at your present
residence or identity proof address
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• After police approval passport is
delivered through Speed Post.
8. Marriage To be eligible for Municipal • A marriage certificate is an For Marriage Registration under Hindu Act:
Certificate marriage, the Corporation essential document while a. One can apply at the office of the
minimum age limit applying for a passport or Sub-Divisional Magistrate in whose
is 21 for males and opening a bank account with jurisdiction the husband or wife
18 for females. The a new surname post- resides, on any working day
parties to a Hindu marriage b. Fill the Application form duly signed
marriage should be • Also, in the case of foreign by both husband and wife
unmarried or travel or visa processing, c. Verification of all the documents is
divorced, or if many embassies request a carried out on the date of
previously copy of the marriage application and a day is fixed for the
married, the certificate. Hence, a marriage appointment and communicated to
spouse by that certificate is obligatory for the parties for registration
marriage should many couples to move to d. On the said day, both parties,
not be alive. In abroad after marriage alongwith a Gazetted Officer who
addition, the attended their marriage, need to be
parties should be present before the ADM
physically and e. The Certificate is issued on the
mentally healthy same day
and must not be
related in a way For Online Application –
prohibited by the a. Select your district and continue. Fill
law. in husband's details and choose
"Registration of Marriage
The Hindu Certificate"
Marriage Act is b. Fill in Marriage Certificate form and
applicable only to choose the date of appointment
the Hindus, c. Click "Submit Application". You will
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whereas the be allotted a temporary number
Special Marriage that will be found printed on the
Act is applicable to acknowledgment slip and
all citizens of India application form is done
d. Take a printout of acknowledgment
slip as well

9. Domicile Any person from The certificate is used to avail various a. As is the case with any application
Certificate the State to which services provided by the Government procedure, the applicant needs to
he/she belongs such as admissions, job placements, obtain an application form, either
could obtain this etc. through online means or from the
certificate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s office,
provided that Tehsildar’s office or District
he/she is a collector’s office
resident in that b. After obtaining the same, the
State for the last applicant needs to fill the details
15 years. requested in the form
c. The form, along with the essential
documents must be attached with
the application and the same must
be submitted to concerned
department
d. After completing the above
procedures, the applicant would
receive the certificate within 30
days. Once received, the Certificate
would be valid for the entire
lifetime of the recipient
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10. Caste Certificate A person belongs SDM (Sub- To avail certain special privileges • The application forms are available
to Schedule Caste, Divisional granted to this category of citizens, either online or from the concerned
Schedule Tribe, Magistrate) or of such as reservation of seats in the local office in the City/Town/Village,
and Other the Tehsil or Legislatures and in the Government which is usually the office of the
Backward Caste Revenue Service, waiving off a part or the SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) or
Department whole of the fees for admission to of the Tehsil or Revenue
schools and colleges, quotas in Department
educational institutions, relaxation of • In case none of your family
upper age limits for applying to members have earlier been issued a
certain jobs, etc Caste Certificate, a local inquiry is
conducted before issuing the
Certificate to you
• Proof of residence in your State for
a minimum specified period, an
affidavit stating that you belong to a
Scheduled Caste, and the specified
court stamp fee are required at the
time of application
11. Ration Card To households that State • Serve as a common form of • After the enactment of NFSA, all
are eligible to Government identification state governments developed a set
purchase • Priority ration • To purchase subsidized food of eligibility criteria to identify
subsidized food card - priority grain from the Public households for issuing ration cards.
grain from the ration cards are Distribution System Based on this eligibility criteria, new
Public Distribution issued to ration cards were issued
System (under the households that • In some states (such as Bihar and
National Food meet the Madhya Pradesh), the state
Security Act). eligibility criteria governments used existing data
set by their state (such as the Socio-Economic Caste
government. Census) to identify households and
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Each priority issue new ration cards.
household is • In other states (such as
entitled to 5 Chhattisgarh and Odisha), eligible
kilograms of food households had to apply for new
grain per ration cards through a self-
member. declaration process
• Antyodaya (AAY)
ration cards are
issued to
"poorest of poor"
households. Each
AAY household is
entitled to 35
kilograms of food
grain.

Additional Documents –

1. Senior Citizen card

2. Photo ID card
3. Student ID card
4. Service card
5. ATM Debit/credit card
6. Matriculation certificate
7. Gas connection passbook
8. Post office account passbook etc.