17 Trains from (ALU)ARIYALUR to (VRT)VRIDDHACHALAM TOWN

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

Traffic Block has been permitted for facilitating engineering works in Tiruchchirappalli division, consequently the following changes are made in the pattern of train services:

Partial Cancellation of Train Services:

·Train No. 06692 Mayiladuturai – Villupuram Express Special leaving Mayiladuturai at 15.45 hrs from 01^st May, 2023 to 31^st May, 2023 (i.e., 02^nd, 03^rd, 04^th, 05^th, 09^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, 16^th, 17^th, 18^th, 19^th, 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 30^th, 31^st May, 2023) except Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays will be partially cancelled between Mayiladuturai and Cuddalore Port. The train will commence service from Cuddalore Port at its scheduled departure of 17.24 hrs.

·Train No.  06880 Tiruchchirappalli – Karaikal DEMU Express Special leaving Tiruchchirappalli at 10.45 hrs from 01^st May, 2023 to 31^st May, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Thanjavur and Karaikal. The train will be short terminated at Thanjavur.

·Train No.  06739 Karaikal – Tiruchchirappalli DEMU Express Special leaving Karaikal at 15.10 hrs from 01^st May, 2023 to 31^st May, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Karaikal and Thanjavur. The train will commence service from Thanjavur at its scheduled departure time of 17.50 hrs.

Diversion of Train Service:

·Train No. 20973 Ajmer – Rameswaram Humsafar Express leaving Ajmer at 20.20 hrs o­n 06^th, 13^th, 20^th& 27^th May, 2023 will be diverted to run via Villupuram, Cuddalore and Vriddhachalam

Rescheduling of Train Services:

·Train No. 06691 Villupuram – Mayiladuturai Express Special scheduled to leave Villupuram at 14.25 hrs from 01^st May, 2023 to 31^st May, 2023 (i.e., 02^nd, 03^rd, 04^th, 05^th, 09^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, 16^th, 17^th, 18^th, 19^th, 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 30^th, 31^st May, 2023) except Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays will be rescheduled to leave Villupuram at 15.55 hrs (Late by 1 hour 30 mins)

·Train No. 06695 Mayiladuturai – Tiruvarur Express Special scheduled to leave Mayiladuturai at 18.15 hrs from 01^st May, 2023 to 31^st May, 2023 (i.e., 02^nd, 03^rd, 04^th, 05^th, 09^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, 16^th, 17^th, 18^th, 19^th, 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 30^th, 31^st May, 2023) except Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays will be rescheduled to leave Mayiiladuturai at 19.30 hrs (Late by 1 hour 15 mins)

·Train No. 06542 Thiruvarur – Mayiladuturai Express Special scheduled to leave Thiruvarur at 20.20 hrs from 01^st May, 2023 to 31^st May, 2023 2023 (i.e., 02^nd, 03^rd, 04^th, 05^th, 09^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, 16^th, 17^th, 18^th, 19^th, 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th, 26^th, 30^th, 31^st May, 2023) except Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays will be rescheduled to leave Thiruvarur at 21.05 hrs (Late by 45 mins)

·Train No.  06457 Karaikal – Thanjavur Express Special scheduled to leave Karaikal at 12.30 hrs from 01^st May, 2023 to 31^st May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Karaikal at 13.30 hrs (Late by 1 hour)

·Train No. 06683 Thanjavur – Tiruchchirappalli Express Special scheduled to leave Thanjavur at 16.20 hrs from 01^st May, 2023 to 31^st May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Thanjavur at 16.45 hrs (Late by 25 mins)

                                                                   B.Guganesan

                                                                           Chief Public Relations Officer

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