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IRCTC in a spree of launching schemes for its passengers, is coming forward with yet another interesting scheme, which is an insurance policy for the passengers’ gadgets like mobile phones, laptops etc.

On the lines of 92 paise travel insurance policy which was successful, even IRCTC is intending to bring the new proposal into implementation and make it successful. Regarding this, IRCTC officials held the first round of meeting with the insurance companies, IRCTC Chairman and Managing Director A K Manocha said.

“There are some concerns that insurance companies have about false claims. We have shared a few ideas with them and also asked for their suggestions. Offering this policy to credit card holders or government officials in the initial stage is one of the ideas we have floated to mitigate cases of false claims,” he said.

Not just thefts, but the scheme would even be applicable to those who lost their gadgets in the rail accidents. “I am trying hard to push companies to give insurance cover in instances of theft as well. So far, they have expressed their willingness to offer it only in cases of mishaps,” Manocha said.