Concessions granted to Railway Passengers

CONCESSIONS GRANTED TO RAILWAY PASSENGERS – LIST OF MAJOR CONCESSIONS GRANTED TO DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF PERSONS BY INDIAN RAILWAYS

The details of major concessions granted to different categories of persons on Indian Railways along with 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 escortfor 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 escortfor 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 forheart 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: Indian Railways through:gc

GEF Conducted 31st Annual Conference On 26.10.2013

GEF Conducted 31^st Annual Conference 

           The  GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES FEDERATION, A&N Islands  has conducted  its 31^st Annual Conference on 26.10.2013 at Marine Recreation Hall, Mohanpura, Port Blair. Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Patron of  GEF was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri. S.K.Majumdar, General Secretary of GEF has welcomed the Chief Guest,  other distinguished guests, Govt. servants, School students  & Teachers, media persons,  President & office bearers of GEF, members of all affiliated associations and  read out the Administrative Report and narrated the activities undertaken by the Federation including social activities such as conducting  Open Chess Competition, Essay and Speech competition etc. for School and College students. He has placed the list of Achievements,  demands under consideration, Appeal of GEF in the Conference  and took a resolution to place it before  appropriate authorities  for early redressal. He  has also coordinated the whole programme.

             Shri. P.KANNAN, President of GEF addressed the house and briefed / praised the   achievements made by  Federation and said GEF has been doing remarkable achievements for the benefit of government servants and Islanders for more than three decades and fulfilled the most wanted benefit of “ISDA”,  Permission  /  LTC refund  on Private Airlines etc..   He has said that, the Federation do not demand money  and  is  committed to do social service  selflessly and resolved many public issues too,  in which establishment of  RTO (Regional Transport Office) is one of the biggest achievement.  He has said that, any Govt. servants can approach GEF any time in its office for the genuine grievances without any expense.  He has lauded in the matter of  regularization of services of  DRMs/ Casual Workers/ Contract Workers,   2 years LTC for local recruits availing  4 year block for visiting mainland, 2^nd  Class Cabin entitlement for employees drawing Grade  Pay of  Rs. 1800/- and  students studying in mainland, posting of Staff Nurses  in Schools and Government Departments with First Aid Facilities, Filling up all vacant  posts  etc..

             The  Chief Guest Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma  has  hosted the flag of GEF and distributed  the prizes   and Rolling Trophy to the  winners of   Open Chess Competition,  distributed prizes to winners of  Essay and Speech competition conducted among  College / School  students at  Senior and Junior level. The Chief Guest released the “Souvenir” of GEF and  distributed Association’s Identity Cards to the Office Bearers of  “Andaman & Nicobar  Group “C” Employees Association.  While, addressing the gathering, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has congratulated the students of prize winners  and motivated their participation. He  has  appreciated the President, General Secretary,  office bearers  and members of  affiliated Association of  Govt. Employees Federation for conducting  the 31^st Annual Conference, conducting  competitions and doing commendable jobs  for the benefit of  Govt. servants and  Islanders and also requested them to keep up the same sprit.  He has said that, though the  Federation is doing many Commendable  jobs selflessly ,  but  not giving adequate publicity which is equally important for  awareness and shall be  helpful for poor and needy Govt. Servants and Islanders. Because,  no other organization is doing social work without monetary benefit like  GEF  doing  in A&N Islands. He has blessed and requested all the members to be unite and strengthen Federation and its activities.

        Shri. N.A.Rasheed, Executive Member of  GEF has given vote of thanks to Chief Guest Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma,  other distinguished guests, Mrs, Jameela Bibi Councilor- PBMC,  Shri. Abdul Majit, Social Worker, Govt. servants, School students  & Teachers, media persons, Shri. Usman, President,  Marine Employees Union, members of affiliated associations, Donators, Advertisement sponsors / Articles contributors for souvenir,   and all other person who have contributed  their valuable services to make the Conference a grand success.

Extension in deputation tenure beyond the prescribed limit of seven years

Recruitment to Group 'C' posts in Pay Band-I, with Grade Pay of Rs.1800/- (pre-revised Group `D' posts)

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES SERVICE BOOK – SIMPLIFICATION OF PROCEDURE FOR VERIFICATION OF SERVICE

GEF Conducts 31st Annual Conference On 26.10.2013

GEF Conducts 31st Annual Conference On 26.10.2013

­­­­             The  GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES FEDERATION, A&N Islands is going to conduct its 31st Annual Conference on 26.10.2013 at 9 am at Marine Recreation Hall, Mohanpura, Port Blair. On the eve of Conference, GEF had conducted Essay writing, Speech Competition at School and College level in two languages viz Hindi and English on 05.10.2013 at Govt. Model Senior Sec. School Auditorium . The result of Speech competition was declared on the spot and the result of Essay competition is given under:- RESULT OF ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION HELD ON 5TH OCT, 2013 AT MODEL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Junior  (Hindi)   1st   Sanchita Seth     Kamraj English Medium School                            2nd Sanskriti Seth      Kamraj English Medium School                            3rd R. Nandini           Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Senior (Hindi)     1st      Jasodha Majhi               I.T.I.                            2nd      Reena                           JNRM                            3rd      T. Priya Devi                 I.T.I. Junior  (English) 1st   M.Maresh,      Kamraj English Medium School                               2nd  S. Geerthana,  Nirmala Senior secondary School                           3rd      Deepanjana Saha, V.K.Vidyalaya Senior (English)  1st      Safeena                          T.G.C.E..                             2nd     P. Pushpa                      JNRM                             3rd      K.Karishma Kumari       I.T.I.                                       RESULT OF SPEECH COMPETITION HELD ON 5TH OCT, 2013 AT MODEL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Junior  (Hindi)    1st  P.S.N. Gayatr,  Kamraj English Medium School                             2nd  S. Malathi          Kamraj English Medium School                             3rd  Prantik Panja      Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Senior (Hindi)     1st      T. Priya Devi                 I.T.I.                                       Junior  (English) 1st   Samiksha Ram   Kamraj English Medium School                                    Zeba Naz           Kamraj English Medium School                            2nd   Ashwini Sudeep,Kamraj English Medium School                            3rd  Adithya Bhan       Kamraj English Medium School Senior (English)  1st      Safeena                          T.G.C.E..                             2nd     P. Pushpa                      JNRM                             3rd      K.Karishma Kumari      I.T.I.         The GEF also conducted Open Chess Competition in the month of January, 2013 at Hotel TSG Emerald, Phoenix Bay, Port Blair and introduced a  Rolling Championship Trophy. The winners and all the participants of Chess Competition, Essay writing  and Speech Competition will get their prices and  participation  certificates in the said Conference. All the participants are requested to attend the Conference along with their family and friends positively. Further, the GEF requested all the Government Servants to attend the Conference.

Dopt Orders 2013 - Recruitment to Group 'C' posts in Pay Band-I, with Grade Pay of Rs.1800/- (pre-revised Group `D' posts).

No.AB-14017/6/2009-Estt (RR) 

Government of India 

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 

Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, dated the 21st October 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Recruitment to Group 'C' posts in Pay Band-I, with Grade Pay of Rs.1800/- (pre-revised Group `D' posts). 

This Department vide OM of even number dated 12.5.2010 requested all the Ministries/ Departments to intimate their requirements for Non-Technical Group 'C' posts in PB-1 Grade Pay Rs.1800/- to the SSC immediately in order that the Commission could initiate action for recruitment. The Ministries/Departments were also advised to take action simultaneously for framing Recruitment Rules for these posts in accordance with the Model RRs already circulated vide OM dated 30.4.2010.

2. It has, however, come to the notice that Cadre Controlling Authorities are not sending their requisitions for the vacancies of MTS to SSC. The erstwhile Group 'D' posts which now belong to Group 'C' are required to be filled up through SSC as per instructions of this Department instead of through Employment Exchange or any other mode. All Ministries/ Departments are, therefore, once again requested for sending their requirements in respect of Ministries/Departments themselves as well as their attached/ subordinate officers also, for Non-Technical Group 'C' posts in PB-1 Grade Pay Rs.1800/- to the SSC immediately in order that the Commission could initiate action for recruitment.

3. Action pending if any, may simultaneously be taken for framing Recruitment Rules for these posts in accordance with the Model RRs already circulated.

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(Mukta Goel) 

Director (E-I