(a) the reasons for abolition and non-resumption of concessions to senior citizens in Railways despite the easing of the Covid-19 pandemic;
(b) whether the Government has made any assessment on how discontinued concessions is likely to affect the number of senior citizens travelling and how this decision will impact the savings of senior citizens and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government also intends to offer concessions to passengers in select classes viz. four categories of Divyangjan, eleven categories of patients and students and if so, the details thereof;
(d) the revenue loss occurred due to concessions given to senior citizens since the last three years to Indian Railways; and
(e) whether the Ministry proposes to revoke such ban on concessions specifically for senior citizens, students and sports persons, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?