Indian Railways fare concessions (disabled, students, patients)
भारतीय रेल रियायती किराया
Paid by Indian Railways (Ministry of Railways) · 🇮🇳 India
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Gated on a personal circumstance. This programme depends on disability or long-term condition — a condition the structured eligibility fields below do not capture. Read the official page carefully before assuming you qualify.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
3 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Indian Railways grants 25–75% fare concessions to persons with disabilities, certain patients and students on authorised journeys.
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: indianrailways.gov.in
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