{"id":1819,"date":"2025-08-15T05:28:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T05:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=1819"},"modified":"2025-08-15T05:28:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T05:28:23","slug":"railway-subsidy-on-ticket-irctc-subsidy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/railway-subsidy-on-ticket-irctc-subsidy\/","title":{"rendered":"Railway Subsidy on Ticket \u2013 IRCTC Subsidy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Railway Subsidy on Ticket \u2013 IRCTC Subsidy<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Give Up\u2019 concession scheme-Senior Citizens in Railways<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ministry of Railways<\/strong><\/p>\n

Voluntary Surrender of Subsidy Scheme in Railways<\/strong><\/p>\n

Option for give up of concession in the passenger fare for senior citizens to the element of 100% was already available. However w.e.f. 22.07.2017 option has also been given to give up 50% of concession value for senior citizens.<\/p>\n

Number of senior citizens who gave up concession for the period 22.07.2025 to 30.11.2025 are as under:-<\/p>\n

(a) 100% of concession value: 5.67 lakh.<\/p>\n

(b) 50% of concession value: 5.81 lakh.<\/p>\n

The \u2018give up\u2019 concession scheme has the effect of increasing the earnings of the Railways which is pooled together to meet the revenue expenditure of the Railways including the development of Railway stations.<\/p>\n

This Press Release is based on the information given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Rajen Gohain in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on 03.01.2025 (Wednesday).<\/p>\n

Source: PIB<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of railway ticket subsidies and concessions<\/strong>\u2014both general and IRCTC-specific:<\/p>\n

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1. General Indian Railways Subsidy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Government heavily subsidizes train travel. In FY 2025-24, Indian Railways provided approximately \u20b960,466 crore<\/strong> in subsidies\u2014covering about 45% of passenger travel costs<\/strong>. For every \u20b9100<\/strong> of service cost, passengers paid only around \u20b955<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • In FY 2025-23, subsidies amounted to \u20b956,993 crore<\/strong>, around 46% of fare reduction<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Certain groups\u2014like persons with disabilities<\/strong>, students<\/strong>, and patients<\/strong>\u2014receive additional concessions<\/strong> beyond these subsidies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    2. Concessions for Specific Categories<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Even with widespread subsidies, Indian Railways offers further fare reductions to certain groups:<\/p>\n

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    • Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjans)<\/strong>: Up to 75% concession<\/strong> in various classes\u2014including Second Class, Sleeper, First Class, 3AC, AC Chair Car; lower percentages apply for premium classes and season tickets.<\/li>\n
    • Students, Artists, Sportspersons<\/strong>: Up to 75% concession<\/strong> in applicable classes.<\/li>\n
    • Patients (11 medical categories)<\/strong>: Concessions range from 50% to 100%<\/strong>, depending on illness and class, and may extend to escorts as well.<\/li>\n
    • Others<\/strong>: Farmers, awardees, war widows, and medical professionals also qualify for varying concessions, detailed in the broader concession policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      3. Senior Citizen Concessions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Concessions for senior citizens (40% for men \u2265 60 yrs, 50% for women \u2265 58 yrs) were suspended in March 2020<\/strong> due to COVID-19.<\/li>\n
      • Indian Railways has not reinstated<\/strong> these concessions. Official statements affirm there are no current plans<\/strong> to bring them back.<\/li>\n
      • Social media posts claiming their restoration are false<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        4. IRCTC-Specific Subsidy (\u201cGive It Up\u201d Scheme)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • IRCTC allowed passengers (especially seniors) to forgo their concession voluntarily<\/strong> and contribute more\u2014modelled after LPG subsidy opt-out efforts. This \u201cGive It Up\u201d option empowered users to either fully or partially waive their concession.<\/li>\n
        • This approach helped raise funds and is part of an ongoing awareness campaign<\/li>\n
        • However, since senior concessions remain suspended<\/strong>, this scheme is largely inactive for that group now<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Summary Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Segment<\/th>\nSubsidy \/ Concession Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          General Subsidy<\/strong><\/td>\n~45\u201346% fare reduction; continues for all passengers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Persons with Disabilities<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 75% concession across various classes and tickets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Students \/ Patients \/ Others<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 75%\u2014with extensive benefits, especially for critical categories.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Senior Citizens<\/strong><\/td>\nConcessions suspended since March 2025; no reinstatement yet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          IRCTC \u201cGive It Up\u201d Option<\/strong><\/td>\nAllowed voluntary opt-out of concession; less relevant now due to suspension.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          If you’d like help identifying eligibility for a particular category (e.g., students or patients), navigating concession options on IRCTC, or using IRCTC features from Naugachhia or elsewhere, I’m here to assist!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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