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www.er.indianrailways.gov.in- 2023-05-24
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister of Communications, Electronics and IT assures employment boom for IT students Kolkata, May 17, 2023: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology held a press conference today to address media regarding Cabinet decision to boost electronics and concerned manufacturing sector. This afternoon media people across the country joined the press conference virtually at the headquarters of different Zonal Railways including Eastern Railway headquarters at Fairlie Place. In the press conference Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology informed the media regarding Cabinet nod for Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for IT hardware. In the press conference Shri Kausik Mitra, Chief Public Relations Officer of Eastern Railway on behalf of people of West Bengal asked Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology regarding provisions made by the Union Government and for the people of West Bengal to materialize ‘Vocal for Local’ mission by Hon’ble Prime Minister keeping in view technical and other talents in the skilled human resource in West Bengal. Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology assured that the government under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has planned for opening of IT and technological hub for students of West Bengal to boost employment opportunities for IT qualified people in West Bengal in export oriented industries producing mobiles, laptops, tabs and other electronics components, exporting to foreign countries and to earn revenue for the government. The context, salient features and significance of PLI for IT hardware as mentioned by Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology are as follows :- PLI for IT hardware 1. Context: •Electronics manufacturing in India has witnessed consistent growth with 17% CAGR in last 8 years. This year it crossed a major benchmark in production – 105 billion USD (about Rs 9 lakh crore) •India has become the world’s second largest manufacturer of mobile phones. Exports of mobile phones crossed a major milestone of 11 billion USD this year (about Rs 90 thousand crore) •The global electronics manufacturing ecosystem is coming to India, and India is emerging as a major electronics manufacturing country •Building on the success of Production Linked Incentive scheme (PLI) for mobile phones, the Union Cabinet today approved PLI for IT hardware 2. Salient features: •PLI for IT hardware covers laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, servers and ultra small form factor devices •The budgetary outlay of the scheme is Rs. 17 thousand crores •The tenure of this scheme is 6 years •Expected incremental production is Rs. 3.35 Lakh Crores •Expected incremental investment is Rs. 2,430 Crores •Expected incremental direct employment is 75 thousand 3. Significance: •India is emerging as a trusted supply chain partner for all global majors. Large IT hardware companies have shown keen interest in establishing manufacturing facilities in India. This is further supported by strong IT services industry having good demand within the country. •Most majors would like to supply domestic markets within India from a facility situated in India as well as make India an export hub. 2
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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