Free Executive Class train travel for Ashok Chakra awardees
The Indian Railways has decided to provide free Executive Class travel in any train for life to Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra awardees. Previously, the awardees were entitled to lifelong free rail travel in 1st AC Class/2nd AC Class only. The move gives them benefits at par with the recipients of Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra.