Aadhaar a must for railway concessions railway-news

NEW DELHI . Indian Railways is all set to make aadhaar card mandatory to avail any kind of concession in the train fare. From April next year, it will be applicable for senior citizen concession and gradually all categories will be brought into the ambit.

The idea is to ensure that only bonafide citizens get the benefit while it will check cases of impersonation. Railway officials claimed the move will also be a step towards reducing expenses on subsidy and railway concessions.

Posted Date : 07-12-16

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