(a) whether it is compulsory for some categories of handicapped people to take escorts
with them and purchase an additional ticket whereas some categories of handicapped people are
exempted from this provision and they can travel alone;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the reasons for this discrimination;
(d) whether the Railways propose to revise its concession policy for the handicapped
people and bring all handicapped people at par in regard to giving concession in train fare;
(e) it so, the details thereof; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor?