RAILWAYS TO INTRODUCE “GIVE UP SCHEME” IN CONCESSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN PASSENGER FARE

RAILWAYS TO INTRODUCE “GIVE UP SCHEME” IN CONCESSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN PASSENGER FARE

Kolkata, 25th July, 2017:

As a prime mover of India, Railways provide travel concessions to Male Senior Citizen of the age of 60 years & above and 58 years & above in case for Women Senior Citizen of Indian Nationality. 

Ministry of Railways have now decided to introduce “Give Up Scheme” with regard to concession granted to Senior Citizen of Indian Nationality. As per the scheme, Senior Citizen can opt an option to give up the element of concessional amount upto 50% or 100%. This scheme has been introduced for reserved tickets including PRS Counter and E-Tickets.

This has been implemented with effect from 15th July, 2017.

Source:South Eastern Railway