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In Tamil Nadu jurisdiction of Southern Railway, there are 95 Railway stations with ‘One Station o­ne Product’ stalls

Objective is to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision, provide a market for local/indigenous products

In Tamil Nadu, a total of 593 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 across various stations in its jurisdiction with the 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 this 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 15.05.2023,  there are 95 OSOP stalls in various Railway stations in the State of Tamil Nadu and 2 OSOP Stalls in the Union Territory ofPuducherry (Annexure-A). These OSOP outlets are designed through National Institute for uniformity.

Product Features:

The products showcased in ‘One Station o­ne Product’ outlets are specific to that place and include artefacts made by indigenous tribes, handlooms by local weavers, handicrafts like world famous Kanchipuram silk sarees, tanjoredolls,Kovilpatti peanut burfis, spices tea, coffee and other processed/semi processed food items/products indigenously grown in the area. Product categories, under this scheme, broadly include the following:

1. Handicrafts/ Artefacts
2. Textiles and Handlooms
3. Traditional Garments
4. Local agricultural produce (including Millets)/ Processed/semi processed foods.

Beneficiaries:

In the state of Tamil Nadu, the OSOP scheme has provided business opportunities for 593 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.

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 P.S.: Annexure-A

                                                                                                                        Annexure-A

List of railway stations with o­ne Station o­ne Product (OSOP) Stalls in the state of Tamil Nadu & Union Territory of Puducherry

South Central Railway has notified change in pattern of Train Services due to Pre NonInterlocking/Interlocking Works for commissioning of Third Line between Makudi – Wirur Stations in Secunderabad Division as given below:

Diversion of Train Services:

·Train No.12656 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Ahmedabad Navajeevan Express leaving Dr MGR Chennai Central at 10.10 hrs from 15^th February to 24^th February, 2023 will be diverted to run via Peddapalli, Nizamabad, Purna and Akola skipping stoppages at Mancherial, Sirpur Kaghaznagar, Balharshah, Chandrapur, Warora, Hinganghat, Warda, Pulgaon, Dhamangaon, Badnera and Murtajapur

·Train No.12655 Ahmedabad - Dr MGR Chennai Central Navajeevan Express leaving Ahmedabad at 21.35 hrs from 15^th February, 2023 to 24^th February, 2023 will be diverted to run via Akola, Purna, Nizamabad, Peddapalli skipping stoppages at Murtajapur, Badnera, Dhamangaon, Pulgaon, Warda, Hinganghat, Warora, Chandrapur, Balharshah, Sirpur Kaghaznagar and Mancherial

·Train No. 22663 Chennai Egmore – Jodhpur Superfast Express leaving Chennai Egmore at 15.30 hrs o­n 18^th February, 2023 will be diverted to run via Peddapalli, Nizamabad, Purna and Akola skipping stoppages at Balharshah, Chandrapur, Warora and Badnera

·Train No. 22664 Jodhpur – Chennai Egmore Superfast Express leaving Jodhpur at 00.20 hrs o­n 21^st February, 2023 will be diverted to run via Akola, Purna, Nizamabad, Peddapalli skipping stoppages at Badnera, Warora, Chandrapur and Balharshah

·Train No. 22352 SMVT Bengaluru – Patliputra Express leaving SMVT Bengaluru at 13.50 hr son 20^th February, 2023 will be diverted to run via Peddapalli, Nizamabad, Mudkhed, Adilabad, Majri skipping stoppages at Ramagundam, Balharshah and Chandrapur

·Train No.12612 Hazrat Nizamuddin – Dr MGR Chennai Central Garib Rath Express leaving Hazrat Nizamuddin at 15.35 hrs o­n 20^th February, 2023 will be diverted to run via Majri, Adilabad, Mudkhed, Nizamabad and Peddapalli skipping stoppage at Balharshah

·     Train No. 12511 Gorakhpur – Kochuveli Rapti Sagar Express that left Gorakhpur at 06.35 hrs o­n 15^th February, 2023 will be diverted to run via Majri, Adilabad, Mudkhed, Nizamabad and Peddapalli skipping stoppages at Chandrapur, Balharshah, Sirpur Kaghaznagar, Belampalli, Mancheral and Ramagundam

Rescheduling of Train Services:

·Train No. 22645 Indore – Kochuveli Weekly Superfast Express leaving Indore Jn at 16.45 hrs o­n 20^th February, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Indore at 19.45 hrs (Late by 3 Hours)

·Train No. 22674 Mannargudi – Bhagat Ki Kothi Express leaving Mannargudi Jn at 13.15 hrs o­n 20^th February, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Indore at 16.15 hrs (Late by 3 Hours)

·Train No.12621 Dr MGR Chennai Central – New Delhi Tamil Nadu Superfast Express leaving Dr MGR Chennai Central at 22.00 hrs o­n 20^th and 23^rd February, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 23.50 hrs (Late by 1 hour 50 Minutes)

·Train No. 22631 Madurai – Bikaner Express leaving Madurai Jn at 11.55 hrs o­n 23^rd February, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Madurai at 14.55 hrs (Late by 3 hours)

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