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www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2023-05-17
In Kerala jurisdiction of Southern Railway, there are 20 Railway stations with ‘One Station one Product’ stalls Objective is to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision, provide a market for local/indigenous productsIn Kerala, a total of 202 Artisans, Weavers, Craftsmen and members of marginalized sections are the beneficiaries under OSOP Scheme since inception Southern Railway launched ‘One Station one Product’ (OSOP) scheme over Indian Railways with objectives to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision of the Government of India, provide a market for local/indigenous products and create additional income opportunities for the marginalised sections of society. Under the scheme, OSOP outlets at railway stations are allotted for showcasing, selling and giving high visibility to indigenous /local products. The pilot scheme was started on 25.03.2022 As on 01.05.2023, there are 20 OSOP stalls in Kerala jurisdiction of Southern Railway (Annexure-A). These OSOP stalls are designed through the National Design Institute for uniformity. Product Features: The products showcased in ‘One Station one Product’ are specific to that place and include artefacts made by indigenous tribes, handlooms by local weavers, handicrafts like spices, tea, coffee and other processed/semi processed food items/products indigenously grown in the area. Product categories, under this scheme, include the following:
Beneficiaries: In the state of Kerala, the OSOP scheme provided business opportunities for 202 beneficiaries since inception. The beneficiary desirous of running OSOP outlets should be a holder of Artisan/Weaver ID card issued by Development Commissioner Handicrafts, Development Commissioner Handloom, or by the requisite State/Central Government Authority or Individual artisans/weavers/craftsmen enrolled/registered with TRIFED/ NHDC/KVIC etc. or Self Help Groups registered with PMEGP or any eligible member of marginalized/ weaker sections of society. Keeping in mind the objective of this scheme, a transparent mechanism is being followed for allotment of outlets. An Expression of Interest is invited from interested artisan, weavers and other eligible persons. Selection is made based on draw of lots by a committee formed at station level for this purpose. The eligible party (beneficiary) shall set up a stall at Railway station to sell local/indigenous products for 15 days, on payment of a nominal token fee remitted along with the application. B. Guganesan Chief Public Relations Officer Follow us https://twitter.com/GMSRailway https://www.facebook.com/ Annexure-A List of railway stations with one Station one Product (OSOP) Stalls in the state of Kerala
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www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2023-05-12
One Way Special train will be operated in Thiruvananthapuram – Mangaluru Sector as detailed below: Train No. 06008 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangaluru Central one Way Special Fare Special: Train No. 06008 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangaluru Central one Way Special Fare Special will leave Thiruvananthapuram Central at 23.00 hrs on 12th May, 2023 (Friday) and reach Mangaluru Central at 15.00 hrs, the next day Coach Composition: 2- AC Three Tier Coaches, 9- Sleeper Class Coaches, 7- General Second Class Coaches, 2- Second Class (Divyangjan Friendly), 1- Parcel Van The details of timings and stoppages of Train No. 06008 Thiruvananthapuram Central- Mangaluru Central one Way Special Fare Special are as follows (Timings in hours):
Advance Reservation for the above Special Fare Special Train will open at 19.30 hrs on 11th May, 2023 (Today) B. Guganesan Chief Public Relations Officer Follow us https://twitter.com/GMSRailway https://www.facebook.com/ (B.Guganesan) Chief Public Relations Officer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||