Railway Concession for Sena Medal Gallantry Awardees: Lifelong Free Travel
Railway Concession for Sena Medal Gallantry Awardees: Get Lifelong Free Travel in 2nd AC/First Class
Indian Armed Forces ke veertapurvak seva karne wale jawano ke liye ek bohot badi khabar nikal kar aa rahi hai. Ministry of Defence (MoD) ne finally Railway Concession for Sena Medal Gallantry Awardees ko lekar ek official notification release kar diya hai. Is naye order ke tehat, ab Sena Medal, Nau Sena Medal, aur Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) winners ko Indian Railways mein Lifelong Free Travel ki suvidha di jayegi.
Yeh decision Defence Personnel ke welfare ki disha mein ek milestone mana ja raha hai, kyunki ab tak yeh facility sirf higher gallantry awards tak hi limited thi.
Key Highlights of MoD Order 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Official Order No. | MoD GSL No 04 (01)/2025-D(Mov)/DMA |
| Date of Issue | 03 March 2026 (Confirmed by GS Branch on 16 March 2026) |
| Eligible Medals | Sena Medal, Nau Sena Medal, Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry Only) |
| Travel Class | First Class / 2nd AC / AC Chair Car |
| Travel Limit | Lifelong (Puri Zindagi ke liye) |
| Accompanying Person | Dependents along with one Companion |
MoD GSL No 04 (01)/2025-D(Mov)/DMA: Kya Hai Naya Order?
Ministry of Defence (MoD) ne kafi lambe deliberation ke baad yeh GSL (Government Sanction Letter) issue kiya hai. Document reference No. 86535/GA/Mov C ke anusar, ab Sena, Nau Sena aur Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) awardees ko wahi privileges milenge jo pehle Param Vir Chakra ya Shaurya Chakra winners ko milte the.
Sabse badi baat yeh hai ki yeh Lifelong Free Travel sirf awardee tak limited nahi hai. Isme Dependents aur unke saath ek Companion (sahayak) ko bhi allow kiya gaya hai. Yeh facility Indian Railways ki premium classes jaise 2nd AC aur AC Chair Car mein valid hogi.
Implementation and Modalities for Free Railway Pass
Halaanki MoD ne policy approve kar di hai, lekin iska ground-level implementation abhi process mein hai. AG’s Branch (Army) abhi CGDA (Controller General of Defence Accounts) aur Directorate General Operational Logistics ke saath milkar iski Modalities (kaam karne ka tarika) tay kar rahi hai.
Jald hi ek follow-up circular nikala jayega jisme bataya jayega ki:
- Is facility ko avail karne ke liye naya Identity Card kaise banega?
- Kya purane card holders ko upgrade karwana hoga?
- Online booking process (IRCTC) mein iska option kab update hoga?
Importance for Gallantry Award Winners
Ab tak, Sena Medal (Gallantry) holders ko kai states mein cash grants aur land to milta tha, lekin national level par railway concession ko lekar kafi ambiguity thi. Is Railway Concession for Sena Medal Gallantry Awardees ke order se hazaron veterans aur serving officers/ORs ko direct benefit pahunchega.
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Kya Sena Medal (Distinguished Service) winners ko bhi free travel milega?
Nahi, yeh order sirf Gallantry (Veerta) category ke Sena, Nau Sena, aur Vayu Sena Medal winners ke liye hai. Distinguished Service medals isme cover nahi hain.
Q2. Kya 1st AC mein travel allowed hai?
Nahi, order ke mutabiq yeh facility First Class, 2nd AC, aur AC Chair Car tak hi seemit hai.
Q3. Kya companion ka ticket bhi free hoga?
Haan, awardee ke saath ek companion ko bhi wahi travel facility milegi jo awardee ko mil rahi hai.
Q4. Is facility ko claim karne ke liye kounse documents chahiye?
Abhi ke liye MoD order ka reference aur aapka Gallantry Medal Certificate zaroori hai. Detail modalities AG’s Branch jald hi issue karegi.
Q5. Kya ye order retired personnel (Veterans) ke liye bhi hai?
Ji haan, kyunki yeh Lifelong Free Travel facility hai, isliye yeh serving aur retired dono ke liye valid hai.
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