Major Concessions granted to different categories of persons on Indian Railways

Major Concessions granted to different categories of persons on Indian Railways
The details of major concessions granted to different categories of persons on Indian Railways alongwith class and element of concession is given below:

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 Second, Sleeper, First Class, AC-3 tier, AC Chair Car. 50% in First AC and AC-2 tier. 25% in AC-3 tier & AC Chair Car of Rajdhani/Shatabdi  trains. 50% in First and Second class Monthly season ticket & Quarterly season ticket. 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 Second, Sleeper and First Class. 50% in First and Second class Monthly season ticket & Quarterly season ticket. 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 Second, First class & AC chair car 100% in Sleeper & AC-3 tier 50% in First AC & AC-2 tier. one escort eligible for same element of concession (except in Sleeper & AC-3 tier where escort gets 75%).
6	Thalassemia patients travelling alone or with escort for treatment/periodic check-up	75% in Second, Sleeper, First Class, AC-3 tier, AC chair Car. 50% in First AC and AC-2 tier. 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 Second, Sleeper, First Class, AC-3 tier, AC Chair Car. One escort is also eligible for same element of concession.
10	Tuberculosis./Lupas Valgaris  patients travelling alone or with an escort for treatment/periodical	75% in Second, Sleeper and First Class. One escort is also eligible for check-up same element of concession.
11	Non-infectious Leprosy patients -  for treatment/periodical check-up.	75% in Second, Sleeper and First Class.
12	AIDS patients - for treatment /check-up at nominated ART Centres.	50% in second Class.
13	Ostomy patients - travelling for any purpose.	50% in First and Second class Monthly season ticket & Quarterly season ticket.
14	Sickle cell Anaemia patients- for treatment/periodical check-up	50% in Sleeper, AC Chair car, AC 3-tier and AC 2-tier
15	Aplastic Anaemia patients- for treatment/periodical check-up	50% in Sleeper, AC Chair car, AC 3-tier and AC 2-tier
III	Senior Citizens
16	Men- 60 years and above. Women- 58 years and above. - travelling for any purpose.	40% in all classes. 50% in all classes. Also in Rajdhani/  Shatabdi/ Jan 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 & in  Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi trains.
18	Shram Awardees - Industrial Workers awarded the Prime Minister's Shram Award for Productivity and Innovation - travelling for any purpose.	75% in Second and Sleeper 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 Second and Sleeper class.
20	Either of parents accompanying the Child Recipients of National  Bravery Award - travelling for any purpose.	50% in Second and Sleeper class.
V	War Widows
21	War Widows - travelling for any purpose.	75% in Second and Sleeper class.
22	Widows of I.P.K.F. Personnel killed in action in Sri Lanka - travelling for any purpose.	75% in Second and Sleeper class.
23	Widows of Policemen & Paramilitary personnel killed in action against Terrorists and Extremists - travelling for any purpose.	75% in Second and Sleeper class.
24	Widows of defence personnel killed in action against terrorists & extremists - travelling for any purpose.	75% in Second and Sleeper class.
25	Widows of Martyrs of Operation Vijay in Kargil in 1999 -travelling for any purpose.	75% in Second and Sleeper class.
VI	Students
26	Students going to hometown & educational tours - General Category - - SC/ST Category -	50% in Second and Sleeper class.  50% in First and Second class Monthly season ticket & Quarterly season ticket. 75% in Second and Sleeper class. 75% in Monthly season ticket & Quarterly season ticket.
	-Girls upto Graduation /professional/vocational courses. Boys upto 12th standard (including students of Madrasa) between home & school	Free second class Monthly  season ticket
27	Students of Govt. schools in rural areas - for study tour - once a year.	75% in Second class.
28	Entrance exam - Girls of Govt. schools in rural areas - for national level for medical, engineering, etc. entrance exam	75% in Second class.
29	Concession to students appearing in main written examination conducted by UPSC & Central Staff Selection Commissions.	50% in Second class.
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 Second and Sleeper class.
31	Research scholars upto the age of 35 years - for journeys in connection with research work.	50% in Second and Sleeper class.
32	Students and non-students participating in Work Camps	25% in Second and Sleeper class.
33	Cadets and Marine Engineers apprentices undergoing Navigational/ Engineering training for Mercantile Marine - for travel between home and training ship.	50% in Second and Sleeper class.
VII	Youths
34	Youths attending National Integration Camps of :- (a) National Youth Project (b) Manav Uththan Sewa Samiti	50% in Second and Sleeper class. 40% in Second and Sleeper class.
35	Unemployed youths : - (i) to attend interview for job Statutory Bodies, Municipal class. Corporation, Govt Under-taking, University or Public Sector  Body.) (ii) to attend interviews for jobs in Central & State Govt.	50% in Second and Sleeper 100% in Second class.
36	Bharat Scouts & Guides - for scouting duty.	50% in Second and Sleeper class.
VIII	Kisans
37	Kisans and Industrial Labourers - for visit to agricultural/industrial exhibitions.	25% in Second and Sleeper class.
38	Kisans travelling by Govt sponsored Special trains	33% in Second and Sleeper  class.
39	Kisans & Milk Producers - visit to National level Institutes for learning/Training	50% in Second and Sleeper class.
40	Delegates for attending Annual Conferences of : (i) Bharat Krishak Samaj and (ii) Sarvodaya Samaj, Wardha.	50% in Second and Sleeper class.
IX	Artists & Sportspersons
41	Artistes - for performance.	75% in Second & Sleeper Class. 50% in First, AC Chair Car, AC-3 tier & AC-2 tier. 50% in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi AC Chair Car, AC-3 tier & AC-2 tier.
42	Film technicians - travelling for film production related work.	75% in Sleeper 50% in First, AC Chair car, AC-3 Tier & AC-2 tier In Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi also.
43	Sportsmen participating in : · (i) All India and State tournaments. (ii) National tournaments.	75% in Second and Sleeper class. 50% in First class. 75% in second, Sleeper and First class.
44	Persons taking part in Mountaineering Expeditions organised by IMF.	75% in Second and Sleeper  class. 50% in First class.
45	Press Correspondents accredited to Headquarters of Central & State Governments/Union Territories/ Districts - for press work. Spouse/companion/dependent children (upto 18 yrs)	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 Second and Sleeper 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 Second and Sleeper class.
49	Bharat Sewa Dal, Bangalore - for attending camps/meetings/rallies/ trekking programmes.	25% in Second and Sleeper class.
50	Volunteers of Service Civil International - for social service.	25% in Second and Sleeper class.
51	Teachers of Primary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools - for educational tours.	25% in Second and Sleeper class.
52	Members of St. John Ambulance Brigade and Relief Welfare Ambulance Corps, Calcutta - for ambulance camps/competitions.	25% in Second and Sleeper 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/-

All concessions are applicable in Basic Mail/Express fares, unless otherwise stated.

Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in
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7th CPC - Terms of Reference discussion with DoPT - Latest Position by Confederation

7th CPC - Terms of Reference discussion with DoPT - Latest Position by Confederation
Dear Comrades,

VII-CPC – Terms of reference -

               The members of the National Secretariat of the Confederation available at New Delhi met on 23rd Oct. 2013 and again on 24th October, 2013 to discuss and formulate our views on the 7th CPC terms of Reference.  On the basis of the discussions, we prepared a draft terms of reference and submitted it for consideration of the Staff Side.  The important points we placed in our draft for the consideration of the staff side were:-

(a)    The Commission to examine the present structure of pay and allowances and suggest changes.

(b)    To give effect to its recommendations from 1.1.2011 i.e. wage revision must be after       every five years.

(c)    D.A (50%) to be merged with pay with effect from 1.1.2011.

(d)    To determine Interim relief taking into account the erosion in the value of wages over the years,

(e)    To include GDS within the ambit of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

(f)     To revise the retirement benefits and accord pension maintaining parity in quantum in respect of past, present and future pensioners.

(g)    To extend the statutory defined benefit pension to those who have entered service after 1.1.2004.

(h)    To settle the anomalies raised in various fora of JCM on a priority basis and within a specified time frame.

(i)      To provide cashless/hazzle free Medicare to employees and pensioners.

The Government of India had convened a meeting of the Staff side representatives on 24.10.2013 to discuss the terms of reference.  The meeting took place at 3.00PM on 24th under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Personnel.  Besides the points mentioned above, the staff raised many other matters connected with the setting up of the CPC. viz. the inclusion of labour Representative as a Member of the Commission; the anomalous  situation brought about by the Grade pay based MACP Scheme; the requirement of a mechanism to settle the 6th CPC related anomalies;  the need to allow the proposals of Cadre Review to be examined by the Government independently without referring it to CPC;  to have members in the Commission who have gained  expertise to impart to the Commission the nuances and functional requirements of various Departments;  to relook at the new Pay Structure brought in by the 6th CPC in the light of the experience between 2008 to 2013 etc.  In conclusion the staff side requested the Government to provide it with a draft terms of reference taking into account the views placed by them.  It was also proposed by the Staff Side that on exchange of the draft terms of reference prepared by the Staff Side and the Official Side, a meeting with the Secretary, Personnel and Secretary, Expenditure could be arranged to iron out the differences, if any.

The Staff Side met again on 25th at its office and deliberated upon various views presented by different organisations and finalised the draft terms of reference. We shall publish the said draft terms of reference as and when the same is submitted to the Government.
It is obvious that despite the unanimous position taken by all the organisations, the Government may not necessarily agree with many of the basic issues, viz. Date of effect, merger of  DA, Interim Relief, Coverage of GDS etc.  We appeal to our affiliates/ State COCs to continue the campaign amongst the employees to generate necessary sanctions.

With greetings,
Yours fraternally,

(M.Krishnan)
Secretary General.

Source: Confederation
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