The Ministry (on request from the Ministry of Social Justice
& Empowerment) has issued instructions to all State
Governments to provide for separate queues for older persons
in hospitals for registration and clinical examination.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways provide 30% concession in all
classes and trains including Rajdhani/Shatabadi trains
for both males and females aged 60 years and above.
Indian Railways also have the facility of separate counters
for Senior Citizens for purchase/booking/cancellation of tickets.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Indian Airlines/Jet Airways is providing 50 per cent
discount on basic fare for all domestic flights in Economy
Class to senior citizens having the age of 65years (men and
women)
Sahara India Airlines is providing 50 per cent discount on
basic fare for all domestic flights in Economy Class to senior
citizens having the age of 62years (men and women)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Reservation of two seats for senior citizens in front row
of the buses of the State Road Transport Undertakings (ASTRU).
MCD, Delhi
MCD, Delhi , has opened a separate counter for senior citizens
for submission of property tax
Miscellaneous
Telephone connection is given on priority to senior citizens
of age 65 years and above by the Ministry of Telecommunications.
On the request of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment,
the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India has advised Chief Justices
of all High Courts in the country to accord priority to cases
involving older persons and ensure their expeditious disposal.