(a) whether the Ministry of Railways is providing free transport facilities for the unemployed youth to appear in various competitive examinations, interviews, etc.;
(b) if so, whether this facility is also provided to the candidates appearing in competitive examinations and interviews conducted by the States;
(c) if not, whether the Government is taking any step in this direction; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) and (b): Full concession is granted in the basic fare of second class and 50% concession in the basic fare of sleeper class to Unemployed Youth of age upto 35 years to attend interview for a job in Central/State Government Offices.
Besides, 50% concession in the basic fare of Sleeper/Second class is also granted to Unemployed Youth of age upto 35 years to attend interview for a job in other Public Sector Organization viz. a Statutory Body, a Municipal Corporation, a Government undertaking or a University or Public Sector Banks. Other charges like reservation fee, Superfast surcharge etc. wherever applicable are levied separately.
Moreover, Free journey facility is extended to SC/ST candidates appearing in exam conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)/Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs).
(c) and (d): Do not arise.
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