IRCTC modifies criteria for Aadhaar-linked user IDs, allowing for the purchase of 24 tickets.

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• Jun 6, 2022 | Sourav Boruah

 Digital
Desk: People whose Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)
user IDs are linked to Aadhaar can now book a maximum of 24 tickets per month,
while those whose IDs are not linked to Aadhaar can purchase up to 12 tickets
per month, according to the Indian Railways.

Previously,
IRCTC users with accounts that were not linked to Aadhar could book a maximum
of six tickets, while those with accounts that were linked to Aadhar could book
a maximum of 12.

The
Ministry of Railways claimed in a statement that the decision was made to
"assist travellers" throughout the ticketing procedure.

One
of the people whose tickets are among the 24 to be booked must, however, be
Aadhar verified.

"At
present, a user ID that is not Aadhaar linked can book a maximum of six tickets
per month on the IRCTC website or application, and a user ID that is Aadhaar
linked can book a maximum of 12 tickets per month on the IRCTC website/app if
one of the passengers in the ticket to be booked is verifiable through
Aadhaar," the Railways said in a statement.

Officials
from the Indian Railways informed that the move will benefit frequent
travellers as well as those who use the same IRCTC account to book train
tickets for family members.

Here's
how to verify your phone numbers and email ids:

Step
1: Go
to the IRCTC website or open the app.

Step
2: Go
to the verification window.

Step
3: Enter
the registered mobile number and email ID.

Step
4: An
option to verify the phone number and email ID will pop up along with an edit
button.

Step
5: After
adding required details, a one-time password (OTP) will be sent to the
registered mobile number or email ID for verification.

Step
6: Add
these details and complete the verification process for booking train tickets.

Now,
let's look at the procedure to book train tickets on IRCTC website or app:

Step
1: Visit
the IRCTC portal or app.

Step
2: Use
your credentials such as username and password to login.

Step
3: Enter
the source station name, date of journey and other details that are shown on
the screen.

Step
4: Select
the train and click on ‘Book Now’.

Step
5: Enter
basic details, including passenger name, gender, berth preference, age, and
more.

Step
6: Choose
the mode of payment to purchase the tickets.

Step
7: Once
the transaction process is successfully completed, IRCTC will share the booking
confirmation and journey details on the registered mobile number and email
address.