The Indian Railways currently extends concessions in passenger fare in 53 different categories. Here is a look at all the 53 categories. The Indian Railways extend travel concessions in passenger fare to 53 categories of passengers and the quantum of concession ranges from 25% to 100%. The Railways has also notified general rules for availing such concessions. Passengers desirous of making use of these concessions have to use the relevant concession certificates. Given below is a complete list of concessions extended by Indian Railways. It has to be noted that the concession is applicable only on the basic fare. · 50% in 1AC and 2AC, · 25% in 3AC & AC Chair Car of Rajdhani/Shatabdi trains · 50% in MST & QST · One escort is also eligible for same element of concession · 50% in MST & QST · One escort is also eligible for same element of concession · 100% in SL & 3AC · 50% in 1AC & 2AC · one escort eligible for same element of concession (except in SL & 3AC where escort gets 75%) · 50% in 1AC and 2AC, · One escort is also eligible for same element of concession · One escort is also eligible for same element of concession · One escort is also eligible for same element of concession · One escort is also eligible for same element of concession · One escort is also eligible for same element of concession. Women of Indian Nationality – 58 years and above. – travelling for any purpose. · 50% in all classes · Also in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/ Duronto trains (i) President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, (ii) Indian Police Award for Meritorious service. – travelling for any purpose · 60% for women · in all classes & Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi – General Category – – SC/ST Category – · 50% in MST/QST · 75% in 2 and SL class · 75% in MST/QST Boys up to 12 standard (including students of Madrasa) between home & school (a) National Youth Project (b) Manav Uththan Sewa Samiti 40% in 2 and SL class (i) to attend interview for job Statutory Bodies, Municipal Corporation, Govt Under-taking, University or Public Sector Body.) (ii) to attend interviews for jobs in Central & State Govt. (i) Bharat Krishak Samaj and (ii) Sarvodaya Samaj, Wardha. · 50% in 1, AC Chair Car, 3AC & 2AC · 50% in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/ Jan Shatabdi AC Chair Car, 3AC & 2AC · 50% in 1st, AC Chair car, 3AC & 2AC · Incl Rajdhani/Shatabdi (i) All India and State tournaments (ii) National tournaments · 50% in 1 class · 75% in 2, SL and 1 class · 50% in 1 class · 50% in 1 class Spouse/companion/dependent children (up to 18 years) 50% concession twice every financial year. Featured Image: www.thebetterindian.com