Use of appropriate terms for ‘person with disability’ and ‘Divyangjan’ in the communication / signage / announcement / Booking Portal of Indian Railways GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD No.2022 / E(LL) / RPwD / 1 New Delhi, dated: 18.05.2022 The General Managers, All Indian Railways and Production Units. Metro Railway / Kolkata, CORE / … [Read more...]
Divyangjan Passengers Facilities In Railway Station
Divyangjan Passengers Facilities In Railway Station Facilities for Divyangjan Passengers in Indian Railways Indian Railways has more than 8700 stations and it has always been the endeavour of the Railways to provide adequate amenities to passengers at Railway Stations, including those for differently abled passengers (Divyangjan) which is a continuous process. Provision of … [Read more...]
Railway Divyang (differently abled people) Friendly Toilets Features
Railway Divyang (differently abled people) Friendly Toilets Features NFR CONSTRUCTING DIVYANG FRIENDLY TOILETS IN 351 STATIONS As a part of social initiatives, Indian Railways are constructing Divyang (differently abled people) friendly toilets in stations with significant footfalls all over the zone. This is in addition to other facilities which are being provided to Divyang … [Read more...]
RAILWAY DEDICATED TICKET BOOKING COUNTER FOR LADIES, DIVYANGJANS & SENIOR CITIZENS
RAILWAY DEDICATED TICKET BOOKING COUNTER FOR LADIES, DIVYANGJANS & SENIOR CITIZENS WESTERN RAILWAY INTRODUCED SPECIAL & DEDICATED TICKET WINDOWS FOR LADIES, DIVYANGJANS & SENIOR CITIZENS In a bid to provide ease to ladies, Divyangjans & senior citizens at booking counters, W.Rly has started operating 13 special ticket windows at 11 stations w.e.f. 15th … [Read more...]
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POLICY ALLOWING DIFFERENTLY ABLE PERSONS TO AVAIL CONCESSION WHILE TRAVELLING ALONE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POLICY ALLOWING DIFFERENTLY ABLE PERSONS TO AVAIL CONCESSION WHILE TRAVELLING ALONE Railways grant concession in passenger fare to more than 50 categories of passengers including the Divyangs. They are physically and mentally challenged, patients, senior citizens, students, war widows, sports persons etc., The following four categories of Divyangs are … [Read more...]