Know of Concession to Rly Passengers in Various Categories

S.

No

CATEGORY OF PERSONS

PERCENTAGE OF CONCESSION*

I

Disabled Passengers

1

Orthopaedically Handicapped/ Paraplegic persons who cannot travel without escort – for any purpose

·         75% in 2nd, SL, 1st  Class, 3AC, AC chair Car

·         50% in 1AC and 2AC,

·         25% in 3AC & AC Chair Car of Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains

·         50% in MST & QST

·         One escort is also eligible for same element of concession

2

Mentally retarded persons who cannot travel without escort - for any purpose

3

Blind persons travelling alone or with an escort - for any purpose

4

Deaf & Dumb persons (both afflictions together in the same person) travelling alone or with an escort - for any purpose.

·         50% in 2nd, SL and 1st  Class

·         50% in MST & QST

·         One escort is also eligible for same element of concession

II

Patients

5

Cancer patients travelling alone or with an escort for treatment/periodic check-up.

·         75% in 2nd, 1st class & AC chair car

·         100% in SL & 3AC

·         50% in 1AC & 2AC

·         one escort eligible for same element of concession (except in SL & 3AC where escort gets 75%)

6

Thalassemia patients travelling alone or with escort for treatment/periodic check-up

·         75% in 2nd, SL, 1st  Class, 3AC, AC chair Car

·         50% in 1AC and 2AC,

·         One escort is also eligible for same element of concession

7

Heart patients travelling alone or with an escort for heart surgery

8

Kidney patients travelling alone or with an escort for kidney transplant Operation/Dialysis

9

Haemophilia Patients – severe & moderate form of disease - travelling alone or with an escort for treatment/periodical check up.

·         75% in 2nd, SL, 1st  Class, 3AC, AC chair Car

·         One escort is also eligible for same element of concession

10

T.B./Lupas Valgaris patients travelling alone or with an escort for treatment/periodical check-up

·         75% in 2nd, SL and 1st  Class

·         One escort is also eligible for same element of concession

11

Non-infectious Leprosy patients - for treatment/periodical check-up.

·         75% in 2nd, SL and 1st  Class

·         One escort is also eligible for same element of concession

12

AIDS patients - for treatment/check-up at nominated ART Centres.

·         50% in 2nd  Class

13

Ostomy patients - travelling for any purpose.

·         50% in MST & QST

·          One escort is also eligible for same element of concession.

14

Sickle cell Anaemia - for treatment/periodical check-up

·         50% In Sleeper, AC Chair Car, AC 3-tier and AC        2-tier classes

15

Aplastic Anaemia -   for treatment/periodical check-up.

·         50% In Sleeper, AC Chair Car, AC 3-tier and AC        2-tier classes.

III

Senior Citizens

16

Men of Indian Nationality - 60 years and above.

Women of Indian Nationality - 58 years and above.

-  travelling for any purpose.

·         40% in all classes

·         50% in all classes

·         Also in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/ Duronto trains

IV

Awardees

17

Recipients of age  60 years and above, of :-

(i) President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service,

(ii) Indian Police Award for Meritorious service.

- travelling for any purpose

·         50% for men

·         60%  for women

·         in all classes & Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi

18

Shram Awardees - Industrial Workers awarded the Prime Minister’s Shram Award for Productivity and Innovation - travelling for any purpose.

75% in 2^ndand SL class

19

National Awardee Teachers –honoured with National Award by the President of India for exemplary service in the field of education - travelling for any purpose.

50% in 2^ndand SL class

20

Either of parents accompanying the Child Recipients of National Bravery Award - travelling for any purpose.

50% in 2^ndand SL class

V

War Widows

21

War Widows - travelling for any purpose.

75% in 2^ndand SL class

22

Widows of I.P.K.F. Personnel killed in action in Sri Lanka - travelling for any purpose.

75% in 2^ndand SL class

23

Widows of Policemen & Paramilitary personnel killed in action against Terrorists and Extremists - travelling for any purpose.

75% in 2^ndand SL class

24

Widows of defence personnel killed in action against terrorists & extremists - travelling for any purpose.

75% in 2^ndand SL class

25

Widows of Martyrs of Operation Vijay in Kargil in 1999 – travelling for any purpose.

75% in 2^ndand SL class

VI

Students

26

Students going to hometown & educational tours

 - General Category –

- SC/ST Category -

·    50% in 2^nd and SL class

·    50% in MST/QST

·    75% in 2^nd and SL class

·    75% in MST/QST

-Girls upto Graduation

Boys upto 12^th standard

(including students of Madrasa) between home & school

Free second class MST

27

Students of Govt. schools in rural areas - for study tour - once a year.

75% in 2^ndclass

28

Entrance exam - Girls of Govt. schools in rural areas – for national level for medical, engineering, etc. entrance exam.

75% in 2^ndclass

29

Concession to students appearing in main written examination conducted by UPSC & Central Staff Selection Commissions.

50% in 2^ndclass

30

Foreign students studying in India - travelling to attend camps/seminars organised by Govt. of India and also visit to places of historical & other importance during vacations.

50% in 2^ndand SL class

31

Research scholars upto the age of 35 years - for journeys in connection with research work.

50% in 2^ndand SL class

32

Students and non-students participating in Work Camps

25% in 2^ndand SL class

33

Cadets and Marine Engineers apprentices undergoing Navigational/ Engineering training for Mercantile Marine - for travel between home and training ship.

50% in 2^ndand SL class

VII

Youths

34

Youths attending National Integration Camps of :-

(a) National Youth Project

(b) Manav Uththan Sewa Samiti

50% in 2^ndand SL class

40% in 2^ndand SL class

35

Unemployed youths : –   

(i)  to attend interview for job Statutory Bodies, Municipal Corporation, Govt Under-taking, University or Public Sector Body.)  

(ii)  to attend interviews for jobs in Central & State Govt.                                                                                           

50% in 2^ndand SL class

·           100% in 2^ndclass

·            50% in SL class

36

Bharat Scouts & Guides - for scouting duty.

50% in 2^ndand SL class

VIII

Kisans

37

Kisans and Industrial Labourers - for visit to agricultural/industrial exhibitions.

25% in 2^nd and SL class

38

Kisans travelling by Govt sponsored Special trains`

33% in 2^nd and SL class

39

Kisans & Milk Producers - visit to National level Institutes for learning/Training

50% in 2^nd and SL class

40

Delegates for attending Annual Conferences of :

  (i)   Bharat Krishak Samaj and

  (ii)  Sarvodaya Samaj, Wardha.

50% in 2^nd and SL class

IX

Artists & Sportspersons

41

Artistes - for performance.

·         75% in 2^nd & SL Class

·         50% in 1^st, AC Chair Car, 3AC & 2AC

·         50% in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/ Jan Shatabdi  AC Chair Car, 3AC & 2AC

42

Film technicians - travelling for film production related work.

·         75% in SL

·         50% in 1st, AC Chair car, 3AC & 2AC

·         Incl Rajdhani/Shatabdi

43

Sportsmen participating in :

(i) All India and State tournaments

(ii) National tournaments

·         75% in 2^nd and SL class

·         50% in 1^st class

·         75% in 2^nd, SL and 1^st class

·         50% in 1^st class

44

Persons taking part in Mountaineering Expeditions organised by IMF

·         75% in 2^nd and SL class

·         50% in 1^st class

45

Press Correspondents accredited to Headquarters of Central & State Governments/Union Territories/ Districts - for press work.

Spouse/companion/dependent children (upto 18 years)

50% in all classes and in all inclusive fares of Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi trains.

50% concession twice every financial year.

X

Medical Professionals

46

Doctors – Allopathic - travelling for any purpose.

10%  in all classes and in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi trains

47

Nurses & Midwives - for leave and duty.

25% in 2^nd and SL class

XI

Others (Conference, Camps, Tours etc)

48

Delegates for attending Annual Conferences of certain All India bodies of social/cultural/educational importance.

25% in 2^nd and SL class

49

Bharat Sewa Dal, Bangalore – for attending camps/meetings/rallies/ trekking programmes.

25% in 2^nd and SL class

50

Volunteers of Service Civil International - for social service.

25% in 2^nd and SL class

51

Teachers of Primary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools  - for educational tours.

25% in 2^nd and SL class

52

Members of St. John Ambulance Brigade and Relief Welfare Ambulance Corps, Calcutta - for ambulance camps/competitions.

25% in 2^nd and SL class

XII

Izzat MST

53

Izzat MST to persons with monthly income not exceeding 1500/-, working  in unorganised sectors – for journeys upto maximum 150 Kms.

    Rs. 25/-