Introduction
Riyayati Kiraya Yojana: – Indian Railway Board has given a great news for the passengers traveling by trains. Railway Board has announced that AC chair car and executive class fares of all trains including Vande Bharat will be cut. For which a new scheme has been prepared by the Ministry of Railways. Its name is Concessional Fare Scheme. Through this scheme, the passengers traveling in the train will get a discount in the ticket. AC train ticket prices will be reduced by up to 25% under the रियायती किराया योजना. This exemption will be applicable with immediate effect.
The provision of this discount is being implemented in the Vande Bharat train and all AC chair car trains under the concessional fare scheme. So that all poor and middle class people can enjoy AC trains. If you travel by train now, then you can also take advantage of this scheme. Today we will provide you information related to Indian Railway Concessional Fare Scheme through this article.
Due to inflation, people were not able to get AC ticket in the train, but now it will not happen. Railway Board has announced to start Riyayati Kiraya Yojana on Saturday to reduce the AC ticket fare of trains. Zonal Railways have been empowered to implement this scheme. Under the concessional fare scheme, concessional rates will be applicable on fares of only those trains in which only 50% of the seats could be filled during the last 30 days.
Vande Bharat AC Chair Car under the रियायती किराया योजना and executive classes of all trains with such setting will be applicable. In which trains with Anubhuti and Vistadome bogies have also been included. Passengers will get 25% discount on AC train ticket prices through this scheme. The fare of trains will also depend on the competitive mode of transport. The fare will be deducted based on the number of passengers. This scheme will not be applicable on special trains.
Objective of Concessional Fare Scheme
The concessional fare scheme has been launched by the Indian Railway Board with the aim of making full use of seats in trains. Through this scheme, any citizen of India will be able to enjoy AC train by getting 25% discount on train travel. Because most people were unable to buy AC train tickets due to inflation. But now any common citizen will be able to travel easily in AC train.
About
| Scheme Name | Riyayati Kiraya Yojana |
| Launched by | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Beneficiary | Passengers traveling in beneficiary train |
| Objective | Maximum utilization of seats in trains |
| Year | 2023 |
| Application process | Not available yet |
| Official website | Will be launched soon |
रेल मंत्रालय ने घोषणा की है कि वंदे भारत समेत सभी ट्रेनों के AC चेयर कार, एक्जीक्यूटिव क्लास के किराए में 25 फीसदी तक की कटौती की जाएगी।
यह निर्णय उन ट्रेनों में रियायती किराया योजना का हिस्सा है, जिनमें पिछले 30 दिनों के दौरान 50 प्रतिशत से कम सीटें देखी गईं।@RailMinIndia pic.twitter.com/wZRH21vqi4
— डीडी न्यूज़ (@DDNewsHindi) July 9, 2023
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Discount will be available in basic fare
The Railway Board has said that under the Concessional Fare Scheme, a maximum discount of 25% will be given to the passengers in the fare. Apart from this, other charges like super fast surcharge, reservation fee and GST etc. will be charged as at present. This relaxation can be given on the basis of vacant seats in all categories. Concession under the Concessional Fare Scheme can be granted for the initial leg of the journey, the last leg of the journey, intermediate sections or from the beginning to the end of the journey. But it is necessary that the occupancy of that phase, section, as the case may be from beginning to end, is less than 50%.
Riyayati Kiraya Yojana will be reviewed regularly
The fare concession under this scheme will be applicable initially for a period as decided by the PCCM of the zone from where the train originates. Which will be applicable for a maximum of 6 months. Further review of the scheme will be done regularly and depending on the occupancy, the relaxation may be revised or extended/withdrawn. Discount will also be given on tickets booked till the first chart is prepared and during the current booking. Discount can also be given if TT is taken on the rail. Tickets on PTO/Difference in fares on Railway Passes/Concessional Vouchers/MLA/Ex-MLAs Coupons/Warrants/MPs/Ex-MPs/Freedom Fighters etc. will be booked on basic class wise fare and not on concessional fare.
Benefits and features of Riyayati Kiraya Yojana
- The concessional fare scheme has been started by the Ministry of Indian Railways.
- Through this scheme, all the passengers traveling in the train will get the benefit.
- Now passengers will be able to travel in AC train through this scheme.
- Under Riyayati Kiraya Yojana, passengers will get a maximum discount of 25% on AC train tickets.
- Now any poor citizen will be able to travel easily in such chair trains.
- This scheme will be applicable in all executive classes of trains with such setting.
- Apart from this, trains with Anubhuti and Vistadome coats have also been included under this scheme.
- The fare of these trains will be reduced by up to 25% depending on the number of passengers.
- Riyayati Kiraya Yojana will be applicable only for 1 year.
- Depending on the number of passengers, tickets can be discounted in any or all classes.
- Passengers who have already booked seats will not be refunded the fare under this scheme.
- Let us tell you that this scheme will not be applicable on special trains run during holidays or festivals.
- While deciding the concession in fare under the Concessional Fare Scheme 2023, the fare of competitive means of transport will be taken into consideration.
- With the implementation of the scheme, now people traveling in railways will get AC train tickets cheaper. Which anyone can buy easily. And will be able to enjoy your journey.
Eligibility for Concessional Rate Scheme
- To get the benefit of this scheme, the applicant must be a citizen of India.
- Citizen of any age will be eligible to get discount on AC ticket under this scheme
How to apply under Riyayati Kiraya Yojana?
Those interested citizens who want to take advantage of the concessional fare scheme, then tell them that you will not need to make any application under this scheme. Because after the implementation of this scheme, you will have to buy only AC tickets. After which you will get 25% discount on AC train tickets. In this way you will be able to get the benefit of the concessional fare scheme.
Concessional Fare Scheme FAQs
- How much concession will passengers get on AC train tickets under the Concessional Fare Scheme?
Under Riyayati Kiraya Yojana, passengers will get 25% discount on AC chair car and executive class fares. - Will Riyayati Kiraya Yojana be applicable on all trains.
No, the concessional fare scheme will be applicable only on those trains in which only 50% seats were filled during the last 30 days. - How long will the Concessional Fare Scheme be applicable?
This scheme will be implemented by the Railway Board for 1 year.