Today's Cancelled Trains
new coaches
08:22
Showing posts with label differently-abled persons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label differently-abled persons. Show all posts
Thursday, 12 March 2020
Saturday, 10 March 2018
Southern Railway
08:23
'Divyang' (Differently -Abled)Passengers Help Line Numbers
'Divyang' (Differently -Abled)Passengers Help Line Numbers
No.818/2017-18
08-03-2018
CHENNAI
AMENITIES FOR DIVYANG (DIFFERENTLY-ABLED) PASSENGERS IN RAILWAY STATIONS OF CHENNAI DIVISION
Standard facilities have been provided for the ‘Divyang’ (Differently-abled) passengers in 14 railway stations over Chennai Division of Southern Railway.The facilities provided in the railway stations include standard ramps, parking facilities, non-slippery walkways, signages, help booths, water taps and toilets in ground floor, wheel chairs, etc.
Facilities for differently-abled passengers will be provided at 70 more railway stations in Chennai Division.Tender for execution of these works at a cost of Rs.3.80 crores will be floated in the 3rd week of March, 2018.
To help the differently-abled passengers move with ease within the railway station, battery operated cars have been provided in Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore railway stations.The scope for providing this facility at Tambaram railway station is being examined.
Furthermore, 12,735 differently-abled persons have been issued ID cards upto January, 2018.These ID cards will help them enjoy the many privileges that railways offer.
A 24x7 Helpline Number 044-25354457, that will function round the clock, has been opened in Chennai Division.RPF Helpline Number 182 can be utilised in case of difficulties in accommodation earmarked for differently-abled passengers.
39 lifts have been provided in 20 railway stations over Chennai Division.Works for provision of 3 lifts are in progress in 2 railway stations.
Source:Southern Railway
Monday, 12 June 2017
Thursday, 11 May 2017
Southern Railway
07:59
ISSUE OF ID CARDS TO FACILITATE ONLINE RESERVATION FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS
ISSUE OF ID CARDS TO FACILITATE ONLINE RESERVATION FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS
76/2017-18
10-05-2017
CHENNAI
ISSUE OF ID CARDS TO FACILITATE ONLINE RESERVATION FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS
Railways have asked differently-abled concession certificate holders to collect the Identity Cards that facilitate online reservation with concession. Those who had applied and had not collected the ID cards have been requested over phone no. provided by them to collect the same. As of now, the Identity Card nos. upto 09800 are ready but not collected. The applicants may contract the Office ofthe Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, IVth Floor, Western Wing, Moore Market Complex, Southern Railway, Chennai-3 and collect the same. Those who had applied at Katpadi and Jolarpettai may contact the Station Manager of the respective stations and collect the Identity Cards.
Source:SR
Monday, 13 June 2016
students concession
08:41
QUOTA FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED STUDENTS -Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
QUOTA FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED STUDENTS -Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
New Delhi, May 02nd, 2016
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), a programme for universalising elementary education for all children from 6-14 years of age aims to provide inclusive education to all children including
based rehabilitation.
Similarly, the Government is also implementing the component of Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage under Centrally sponsored scheme Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan with an objective to enable all students with disabilities who have completed eight years elementary education, an opportunity to complete four years of secondary schooling (Class IX to XII).
The University Grant Commission (UGC) has implemented a scheme called Higher education for Persons with Special needs which is basically meant for creating an environment at the higher education institutions to enrich higher education learning experiences for differently-abled persons. Creating awareness about the capabilities of differently-abled persons, constructions aimed at improving accessibility, purchase of equipments to enrich learning etc. are the broad categories of assistance under the scheme.
The focus of SSA programme is on inclusive education, wherein all differently abled children are given admission in neighbourhood schools. Section 3 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act mandates free and compulsory education to all children from 6-14 years of age in the neighbourhood schools, including differently abled children.
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Monday, 9 November 2015
Thrissur
15:56
Rail ID cards for Differently Abled: Thiruvananthapuram Division to organise 3-day Drive
Rail ID cards for Differently Abled: Thiruvananthapuram Division to organise 3-day Drive
Thiruvananthapuram: A three-day drive will be organised from November 11 in seven key railway stations under the Thiruvananthapuram railway division to collect applications for identity cards for the differently abled to obtain concessions during train journeys.
PH Contacts Rlys SRThe card will enable the beneficiaries to book railway tickets online and at counters with concession.
The drive will be organised at Nagercoil, Thiruvananthapuram Central, Kollam Junction, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam Junctionm and Thrissur railway stations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Applications may be collected from Deputy Station Manager (Commercial), Chief Reservation/Booking Supervisors or Chief Commercial Inspectors of these stations during the time specified.
Applications should contain self-attested copies of certificate proving physical disability currently used for purchase of ticket (two copies), one copy each of photo ID proof, date of birth proof, address proof, two copies of passport size photographs, and telephone number for communication.
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Senior citizen
07:21
Coimbatore Railway Junction will come up with Two lifts
Two lifts to come up at Coimbatore Railway Junction
Two lifts will come up at the Coimbatore Railway Junction this year for the use of the aged, differently abled, and ailing passengers.
The, lifts, costing Rs. 20 lakh each, will replace the old lift used to carry cargo. One of the lifts will help passengers reach Platforms 1, and 2, and the other Platforms 3, and 4. A lift for Platforms 5, and 6 will come up in future.
The Junction has two escalators connecting Platforms 1 to 4.Works are about to begin to install lifts at Tirupur and Erode railway stations too. Two lifts have been installed at Salem Junction Railway Station.
Once the lifts become functional, the sub-way will be made more spacious by removing the walls that divide the walkway.
The station already has eight wheel-chairs, and three stretchers. They are available on request from the official concerned.
The railways are planning to rope in the services of hospitals to run an emergency medical aid booth at the station.
They have already become operational in Salem, Karur and Erode.
Source :The Hindu.
Monday, 8 June 2015
Senior citizen
08:42
3-day Celebrations to mark Mumbai Metro’s first Anniversary
3-day Celebrations to mark Mumbai Metro’s first Anniversary
Mumbai: Three-day celebrations starting Saturday will mark Mumbai Metro’s first anniversary. There, however, will not be any fare discount for commuters.
Mumbai Metro was inaugurated on June 8 last year, making it the first Metro rail of western India.
As per the plans, Saturday onwards there will be exhibitions, performances and felicitation programme, among other activities.
Between Saturday and Monday, there will be two exhibitions. Students of engineering and technical institutes will comprise the first exhibition at Western Express Highway station, highlighting use of technology in transportation systems. The second exhibition will be at Ghatkopar station, wherein exhibits will showcase Mumbai Metro One’s focus on customer initiatives.
The third plan will have performances at the stations — concourse and platforms — as well as inside the trains, whenever possible. These will be conducted by the National Streets Performing Artists.
On Saturday morning, heroes of Mumbai Metro, ie commuters who have already been recognised for their helpful acts, will be felicitated. These commuters have been helping the Mumbai Metro staff in various ways, such as by nabbing those littering, and catching hold of those clicking photos of women commuters on the sly.
Differently-abled and senior citizens will be given a ride on Metro as part of the celebrations. On Monday, a cultural programme has been organised for the staff inside the Mumbai Metro depot premises at Four Bungalows.
Friday, 5 June 2015
Ministry of personnel
06:40
Constitution of a Committee to monitor the progress in filling up of vacancies of persons with disabilities
Constitution of a Committee to monitor the progress in filling up of vacancies of persons with disabilities
Govt of India Constituted a Committee to monitor the progress in filling up of vacancies of persons with disabilities. DoPT Order reproduced below:
Immediate/Court Matter
No.36012/39/2014-Estt.(Res.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel. Public grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
North Block, New Delhi-110 001
22nd May 2015
ORDER
Subject: Constitution of a Committee to monitor the progress in filling up of vacancies of persons with disabilities
The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its interim Order dated 24.3.2015 and 28.4.2015 in Contempt Petition No.49912014 in Civil Appeal No. 9096/2013 filed by the National Federation of Blind Vs Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training had directed that immediate steps be taken by the Government to expedite the process of filling up of vacancies already identified for persons with disabilities.
2. The Government has now decided to constitute an inter-ministerial Committee with the following composition, to monitor the progress in filling up of vacancies of persons with disabilities reported to the Hon’ble Supreme Court
(i) Additional Secretary (S&V), Department of Personnel and Training Chairman
(ii) Joint secretary. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Member
(iii) Deputy Chief Commissioner, Office of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Member
(iv) Representative of Ministry of Railways at Joint Secretary level Member
(v) Joint Secretary, Department of Financial Services Member
(vi) Joint Secretary .Department of Defence Member
(vii) Joint Secretary , Department of Defence Production Member
(viii) Joint Secretary . Department of Public Enterprises Member
(ix) Additional Secretary, UPSC Member
(x) Member, SSC Member
(xi) Joint Secretary (AT&A), Department of Personnel and Training dealing with reservation for Persons with Disabilities Member Secretary
The Chairman shall have power to co-opt or exclude the representative from any Ministry/ Department/ Organisation.
3. The Terms of Reference of the Committee would be as under:
(a) the Committee shall meet at least once in a month;
(b) the committee would monitor the progress in filling up of vacancies of persons with disabilities reported to the Hon’ble Supreme Court, to ensure that appropriate action is taken for filling up such vacancies in the scheduled time frame.
The secretarial services to the Committee would be provided by the Department of Personnel and Training.
(G. Srinivasan)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Source ;GovEmployees.
Saturday, 30 May 2015
identity card
19:06
I-card for Disabled Persons for Train Ticket Concession (Procedure Documents attached)
I-card for Disabled Persons for Train Ticket Concession (Procedure Documents attached)
New Delhi: Railways will issue photo identity cards to physically-challenged persons to enable them to avail concessions in train tickets in a hassle-free manner.
The photo I-card can be used to book concessional tickets through both ticket counters as well as through the Internet.
The card with a unique ID number will have to be carried during journey and produced for onboard verification, said a senior Railway Ministry official.
Till now, a physically challenged person used to fill the concession form and produce all relevant documents at the ticket reservation counter to avail the concession in train tickets.
There were complaints from differently-abled persons as well as from social activists who were demanding a hassle-free system.
As per the new system, phyisically-challenged persons will have to approach the nearest Divisional Railway Manager office along with all the relevant documents in original claiming concession and passport size photograph for issuing photo identity card.
The differently-abled is also required to provide a mobile number for communication while applying for the card, the official said.
After due verification by the concerned zonal railways, a photo identity card will be printed containing a unique ID. An automated SMS will be sent to the passenger on given mobile number to collect the card showing the original concession certificate.
“After getting the card, the person is not required to fill any concessional form to avail the facility at the counter. Even tickets can be booked on the Internet using the ID number written on the card,” he said.
The validity of the card will be for five years or the last date up to which concession certificate is valid.
DOWNLOAD Procedure Document(s) HERE below:
Railways also extend the e-ticketing facility to the disabled
Indian Railways has extended the e-ticketing facility to the physically challenged persons. Such persons, who belong to the respective Railway Divisional jurisdiction and desirous of availing e-ticketing facility, have to submit their original medical certificate along with two copies of recent passport size photographs, photo identity proof and proof of date of birth at the Commercial Branch of respective Divisional Railway Manager’s Office.
After due verification of the certificates/documents, they will be issued photo identity card by the Commercial Branch of the respective Railway Division which facilitates e-ticketing for booking of rail tickets. An exclusive facilitation counter at all the DRM’s offices across all the Railway Zones has been opened up by Indian Railways and it functions on working days from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, 11 May 2015
Ratan TATA
07:03
NCPEDP HAS URGED THE KAYA KALP COUNCIL TO MAKE IR DISABLED-FRIENDLY
RAILWAYS URGED TO MAKE SERVICES DISABLED-FRIENDLY
New Delhi: The National Centre for Promotion of Employment of Disabled People (NCPEDP) has urged the Kaya Kalp council to make the Indian Railways disabled-friendly, a press statement of the centre said on Saturday.
In a letter written to Ratan Tata, who will chair the first meeting of the 'Kaya Kalp' council at Rail Bhavan in Delhi on May 12, NCPEDP requested him to work for making Indian Railways disabled-friendly.
NCPEDP director, also the chairperson of Disabled People's International, Javed Abidi said the Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks in the world carrying over 23 million passengers a day.
"Yet despite its best intentions, the infrastructure and facilities of the Indian Railways remain completely inaccessible to people with disabilities -- conservative estimates putting this number between 70-100 million.
"On behalf of my organisation and all disabled people in India we request you to kindly include recommendations to make the Indian Railways disabled-friendly," Abidi wrote in the letter.
He said in response to the letter, Tata replied that he has perused through the request to make the Indian Railways disabled friendly and also to ensure comfort of travel for the elderly, sick and incapacitated.
He said Tata has assured him that he will certainly draw the attention of the Kaya Kalp council to their needs. Kaya Kalp, the new innovative council of railways, has been set up to recommend innovative methods and processes for the improvement, betterment and transformation of the state-run rail network.
Source :Sakshipost
travel concession
06:30
Identity-card for Disabled Persons for Train Ticket Concession (Procedure Documents attached)
Identity-card for Disabled Persons for Train Ticket Concession (Procedure Documents attached)
New Delhi: Railways will issue photo identity cards to physically-challenged persons to enable them to avail concessions in train tickets in a hassle-free manner.
The photo I-card can be used to book concessional tickets through both ticket counters as well as through the Internet.
The card with a unique ID number will have to be carried during journey and produced for onboard verification, said a senior Railway Ministry official.
Till now, a physically challenged person used to fill the concession form and produce all relevant documents at the ticket reservation counter to avail the concession in train tickets.
There were complaints from differently-abled persons as well as from social activists who were demanding a hassle-free system.
As per the new system, phyisically-challenged persons will have to approach the nearest Divisional Railway Manager office along with all the relevant documents in original claiming concession and passport size photograph for issuing photo identity card.
The differently-abled is also required to provide a mobile number for communication while applying for the card, the official said.
After due verification by the concerned zonal railways, a photo identity card will be printed containing a unique ID. An automated SMS will be sent to the passenger on given mobile number to collect the card showing the original concession certificate.
“After getting the card, the person is not required to fill any concessional form to avail the facility at the counter. Even tickets can be booked on the Internet using the ID number written on the card,” he said.
The validity of the card will be for five years or the last date up to which concession certificate is valid.
DOWNLOAD Procedure Document(s) HERE below:
Thursday, 30 April 2015
travel concession
09:03
Railways to enable Concession in Ticket Fare for Differently-abled Persons both Across-the-Counter & Online Ticketing
Railways to enable Concession in Ticket Fare for Differently-abled Persons both Across-the-Counter & Online Ticketing
New Delhi: The Indian Railways is bringing out photo identity cards for differently-abled persons to enable them to avail of concession in ticket fare for both across-the-counter and online booking of tickets.
A release from Southern Railway here said that the card was not transferable; the quantum of concession would be as per the eligibility criteria in different types of trains and class of travel based on the type of disability; the concession is admissible to a single escort if eligible on the type of disability while travelling with the card-holder and the card is valid for booking reserved tickets from counters as well as through www.irctc.co.in.
The card-holder and as the escort should carry their respective original photo identity cards during the journey. While booking tickets across the counter, the card-holder should produce the card in original and submit its photocopy.
Applications for photo ID card should be enclosed with self-attested copies of Concession Certificate as certified by the competent hospital/doctor; proof of photo identity; proof of date of birth; address proof, any one the 10 specified documents and two passport size photographs.
These applications may be submitted either by post to the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of the divisions concerned or in person at railway divisional offices or submit applications in person at specified Railway Stations on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Applications will be accepted at railway stations for a period of two months, after which one will have to approach divisional offices for the identity cards.
Until the new card is issued, the differently-abled persons can use the existing certificate for booking tickets at the counter.
The concession is admissible to one escort while travelling with the card-holder
Tuesday, 28 April 2015
Southern Railway
22:51
PHOTO ID FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PASSENGERS
34/2015-16
28-04-2015
CHENNAI
PHOTO ID FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PASSENGERS
Indian Railway has introduced the system of issuing of a Photo ID for the differently abled persons which will enable them to book their tickets on-line through e-ticketing as well as across the counter.While the persons requiring these ID cards have the option of sending in the required papers by post to the Divisional Offices in Chennai, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai, Salem, Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram, Southern Railway has gone one step further to make it more convenient for concession holders to apply for the Railway ID.
In addition to the Divisional Offices which will receive these applications on all working dates, the Railway has made arrangements at 36 additional locations for receiving the applications at the railway station between 10.00 and 13.00 hrs. on every Tuesday and Thursday.The list of these locations is detailed below.
1. Erode, 2. Karur, 3. Tiruppur, 4. Coimbatore, 5. Udhagamandalam, 6. Dindigul,
7. Virudhunagar, 8. Manamadurai, 9. Tenkasi, 10. Tirunelveli, 11. Tuticorin,
12. Villupuram, 13. Kumbakonam, 14. Thanjavur, 15. Mayiladuthurai, 16. Nagapattinam, 17. Nagercoil, 18. Arakkonam, 19. Katpadi, 20. Chengalpattu, 21. Jolarpettai,
22. Gummidipundi, 23. Puducherry, 24. Kollam, 25. Kottayam, 26. Alappuzha,
27. Ernakulam South, 28. Thrissur, 29. Shoranur, 30. Tirur, 31. Kozhikode,
32. Thalassery, 33. Kannur, 34. Payyanur, 35. Kasaragod and 36. Mangalore.
These 36 locations will commence receiving applications from the 1st of May and continue to do so for a period of two months after which the Divisional Offices alone will continue to receive the applications.
Concession holders, therefore, have the following three options:
1. Send their application by post to the Senior Divisional Commercial Managers of the Divisions concerned.
2.Visit Chennai, Tiruchchirappalli, Madurai, Salem, Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram Railway Divisional Offices on any working day and submit their applications.
3. Submit their applications at the stations listed above on any Tuesday or Thursday between 10.00 hrs. and 13.00 hrs.
On completion of verification, the cards can be collected from the place of submission, in person or through an authorized representative on Tuesdays and Thursdays.If the concession holder can submit his mobile phone number along with his application, he/she will be intimated by an SMS to collect the card.If not, they may collect the card after three weeks.
Friday, 3 April 2015
Railway e-ticket
20:26
E-TICKETING FACILITY FOR THE BOOKING OF RAIL TICKETS TO DIFFERENTLY ABLE PERSONS
E-TICKETING FACILITY FOR THE BOOKING OF RAIL TICKETS TO DIFFERENTLY ABLE PERSONS
Indian Railways has extended the facility of e-ticketing to physically challenged persons i.e., Orthopaedically handicapped/Hearing & Speech impaired persons/Mentally Challenged/Vision Challenged passengers also.
Such persons entitled for Railway concession will approach the nearest Divisional Railway Managers Office (Commercial branch) along with all the relevant documents viz.
a) Concession Certificate as certified by the competent hospital/Doctor
b) Photo Identity proof
c) Date of Birth proof
d) Address proof and any one of the 10 (ten) identified proof and
e) Two passport size photograrphs
either in person or by post for issuing Railway Photo Identity card by submitting one set of attested photo copies (self attested) of the said documents.
The envelope containing documents should be superscribed “Application for issue of railway Identity Card for Physically Challenged Person for ticketing”. After due verification of the certificate/documents, such persons will be issued photo-identity card through which facilities of e.ticketing can be availed for booking of rail tickets.Until the new card is issued, the Physically Challenged Person can use the existing certificate for booking tickets in the counter.
Some of the salient features of the Photo-identity card are as follows.
This Photo-identity card is not transferable and must be used only on journey conducted by the person in which this card is issued.The element of concession shall be as per eligibility criteria based on the type of disability in different types of trains and class of travel.This concession is admissible to a single escort if eligible on the type of disability, while travelling with the card holder.This card is eligible for booking of reserved tickets from counters as well as from internet on www.irctc.co.in. For availing the concession of bookings, the number of the Railway photo identity card shall be mentioned at the time of booking.The card holder and escort accompanying the card holder must carry their respective Photo identity cards in original during the journey for verification purposeby authorised railway official.At the thime of booking concessional tickets at the counter, the card holder must produce the Photo-identity card in original and submit a photocopy of the same.For other details, the general public is requested to login Southern Railway’’s website at www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Friday, 27 March 2015
unique ID number
13:10
E-Tickets for Differently-Abled in all Railway Zones
E-Tickets for Differently-Abled in all Railway Zones
New Delhi: Railway Board has issued a circular extending the benefit of booking e-tickets to differently-abled persons across all railway zones. Initially, it was introduced on a pilot basis for Northern Railway only.
Prior to booking e-tickets through IRCTC web portal, differently-abled passengers would have to obtain a photo identity card containing a unique ID number, issued by the concerned zonal railways. It is necessary for booking e-tickets.
For this, the passenger would have to submit to the nearest Divisional Railway Manager’s office self-attested copies of concession certificate, photo-identity card, address proof and two passport size photographs. The envelope should be superscribed with ‘Application for issue of railway identity card for physically challenged persons for ticketing.’
The senior Divisional Commercial Manager is the concerned authority for issuance of the photo identity railway identity card. Though a time frame has not been specified, the circular states that the process should be completed within reasonable period. The applicant would be informed via telephone after the card is ready and it could be collected by a representative as well.
