In a major welfare step, the Government of India has granted railway concessions to recipients of the Sena (Indian Army), Nau Sena (Navy) and Vayu Sena (Air Force) Medal gallantry awards.

Under the new order, these awardees will be eligible for free lifetime travel on Indian Railways. The benefit will also extend to their spouses, including widows or widowers (until remarriage) and parents of unmarried awardees who received the honour posthumously.