1. In terms of Para 2 of Department of Personnel & Training [DOP&T]’s OM No. 12011/04/2008-Estt.[Allowance] dated 11.09.2008, circulated on the Railways vide Board’s letter of even number dated 13.10.2008, reimbursement of Education Allowance for disabled children of Railway employees was granted at double the normal rates prescribed i.e. Rs. 24,000/- per annum per child.
2. The matter regarding admissibility of double the amount of Hostel Subsidy for disabled children has been under consideration in consultation with DOP&T and it has been decided that the Hostel Subsidy for disabled children of Railway employees shall be payable at double the rates i.e. Rs.6,000/- per month per child, subject to the conditions as stipulated in DOP&T’s OM No.12011/03/2008-Estt.[Allowance] dated 02.09.2008 circulated on the Railways vide Board’s letter No. E[W]2008/ED-2/4 dated 01.10.2008.
3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.