Hyderabad: South Central Railway General Manager Gajanan Mallya has unveiled the campaign poster to launch “GiveUpConcession” campaign seeking co-operation of senior citizens to support Indian Railways in its endeavor to serve the Rail Users better and partner the organization in its growth.
The General Manager was joined by V.M.Shrivastava, In-charge Additional General Manager; K.Siva Prasad, Principal Chief Operations Manager; G.John Prasad, Principal Chief Commercial Manager; K.V.Rao, Chief Commercial Manager, Catering & Passenger Services and Ch. Rakesh, Chief Public Relations Officer, SCR were amongst those present during the launch of the campaign at SCR Headquarters, Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad.
Senior citizens on Indian Railways are presently being given concession on reservation tickets for rail travel in any of the classes between any destinations, any number of times they travel. The facility entails 40 % concession to Male passengers over 60 years of age, while the concession is 50%, in case of Female Passengers over the age of 58 years. Railways are extending the concession as a measure of its concern and respect for the senior citizens in the country, although the financial burden is huge. (NSS)
