Facilities given by Ministry

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FACILITIES GIVEN BY MINISTRY TO SENIOR CITIZENS
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
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.
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