Lok Sabha
Railways grant 50 per cent concession in first class and 75 per cent concession in second/sleeper class Mail/Express fares to bonafide professional entertaining companies or parties (theatrical and concert parties and music and dancing and magician troups) traveling to participate in specific performances sponsored or approved by the Central Sangeet Natak Academy or State Sangeet Natak Academies or Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for journeys more than 300 kms. on production of the requisite certificate.
This information was given by Shri R.Velu, Minister of State for Railways in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
HK/CK/TR
(Release ID :19896)