12 Trains from (NYY)NEYYATTINKARA to (MBM)MAMBALAM

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

Due to special operating reasons, following changes have been made in the pattern of train services as detailed below:

Short Termination of Train Services:

·Train No.16630 Mangaluru Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central Malabar Express leaving Mangaluru Central at 18.15 hrs o­n 23^rd and 24^th April 2023will be terminated at Kochuveli. The train will be partially cancelled between Kochuveli and Thiruvananthapuram Central

·Train No.12623 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central Mail leaving Dr MGR Chennai Central at 19.45 o­n 23^rd and 24^th April 2023 will be terminated at Kochuveli. The train will be partially cancelled between Kochuveli and Thiruvananthapuram Central

·Train No.16344 Madurai - Thiruvananthapuram Central Amritha Express leaving Madurai at 16.10 hrs o­n 24^th April 2023 will be terminated at Kochuveli. The train will be partially cancelled between Kochuveli and Thiruvananthapuram Central

·Train No. 17230 Secunderabad – Thiruvananthapuram Central Sabari Express leaving Secunderabad at 12.20 hrs o­n 23^rd April 2023 will be short terminated at Kochuveli. The train will be partially cancelled between Kochuveli and Thiruvananthapuram Central

       
·Train No. 06423 Kollam - Thiruvananthapuram Central Express Special leaving Kollam at 06.50 hrs on 24^th and 25^th April 2023 will be short terminated at Kazhakuttam. The train will be partially cancelled between Kazhakuttam and Thiruvananthapuram Central

·Train No. 06430 Nagercoil - Kochuveli Express Special leaving Nagercoil at 07.50 hrs on 24^th and 25^th April, 2023 will be short terminated at Nemom. The train will be partially cancelled between Nemom and Kochuveli

Change in Originating Station:

·Train No.16629 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangaluru Central Express leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 18.40 hrs o­n 24^th and 25^th April, 2023 will originate from Kochuveli instead of Thiruvananthapuram Central. The train will leave Kochuveli Jn at 18.45 hrs

·Train No. 12624 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Dr MGR Chennai Central Mail leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 15.00 hrs o­n 24^th and 25^th April, 2023 will originate from Kochuveli instead of Thiruvananthapuram Central. The train will leave Kochuveli at 15.05 hrs

·Train No. 06424 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Kollam Unreserved Special leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 17.55 hrs o­n 24^th and 25^th April, 2023 will originate from Kazhakuttam instead of Thiruvananthapuram Central. The train will leave Kazhakuttam at 18.19 hrs

·Train No. 06429 Kochuveli – Nagercoil Express Special leaving Kochuveli at 13.40 hrs on 24^th and 25^th April, 2023 will originate from Neyyattinkara instead of Kochuveli. The train will leave Neyyattinkara at 14.30 hrs

Rescheduling of Train Service

·Train No. 12507 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Silchar Express scheduled to leave Thiruvananthapuram Central at 16.55 hrs o­n 25^th April, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Thiruvananthapuram Central at 18.25 hrs (Late by 1 hour 30 mins)

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