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By AyushiUpdated On: 16-Jan-24 02:09 PM
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Indian Railways supports farmers with significant train fare discounts ranging from 25 to 50%. Farmers need to provide documents like Aadhaar or voter ID during booking, enjoying benefits for travel related to exhibitions, education, and more. A gesture h

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The railway department extends certain benefits to farmers. In Indian Railways, farmers are eligible for discounted tickets. India, a country that reveres farmers as ‘Annadata’, has various schemes run by the central and state governments for these ‘Annadatas’. These schemes provide numerous advantages to our farmer brethren.

Farmers receive a substantial tax discount when purchasing equipment. Additionally, farmers’ tractors are granted toll exemptions. Besides these, farmers receive various other concessions in different areas. Today, we will discuss the facilities that the Railways offer to farmers.

Significant Train Fare Discounts for Farmers

Reports indicate that farmers receive substantial discounts on train fares. Indian Railways offers a 25 to 50 per cent discount on second-class and sleeper-class tickets to farmers and labourers. To avail of these benefits, farmers must adhere to certain guidelines.

Required Documents for Availing Discounts

  • Farmers need to present their Aadhaar card or voter ID card at the ticket counter during ticket booking.
  • The farmer’s name and address must be recorded on the ticket.
  • Farmers are required to carry their Aadhaar card or voter ID card during the journey.

How are Discounts Provided to Farmers?

  • Farmers receive a 25 per cent discount when they travel to attend any agricultural or industrial exhibition.
  • A 33 per cent discount is provided to farmers travelling on government-sponsored special trains.
  • Farmers are offered a 50 per cent discount when they travel to study at national-level agriculture and animal husbandry institutes.
  • While booking tickets for a discounted train fare, farmers need to select the “Kisan” option at the ticket counter.

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