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One Station o­ne Product (OSOP) Scheme to be launched o­n full scale basis after successful completion of Pilot phase

Cumulative Sale value of Rs.7.64 crores registered by local artisans, weavers and Craftsmen during pilot phase in SR

EOI invited for launch of the scheme o­n full scale basis in 483 stations

Southern Railway implemented o­ne Station o­ne Product Scheme in 94 stations across its six divisions as part of pilot phase post introduction of the scheme in the Finance Budget 2022-23. The pilot phase of the scheme had concluded o­n 09-03-2023 and the scheme is to be launched o­n full scale basis expanding it to a total of 483 stations – with 133 stations in Chennai division, 95 in Madurai Division, 93 in Tiruchchirappalli division and 65, 56 and 41 in the divisions of Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad and Salem respectively.

All the six divisions have invited Expression of interests from the interested parties for full scale implementation.

Pilot Phase:

As part of pilot phase through operation of o­ne station o­ne product outlets in 94 stations, a total sale of Rs 7.64 crores have been registered by local artisans, weavers craftsmen and members of Self-help groups who operated these outlets. The total number of products that were part of this pilot phase falls were about 350 falling under wide categories such agricultural products, dairy, food items, handicrafts, handloom, textiles, tribal products and homemade products, etc. Some of the popular products are Kanchipuram silk saree, Ranipet leather products, Thirubhuvanam sarees, Thanjavur paintings, etc.,

Full scale Proliferation:

After successful implementation of OSOP scheme now, Southern Railway aims to launch the scheme o­n a full scale basis in about 483 stations. During this phase, the OSOP fixed outlets will be set up based o­n the design made by National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.

One Station o­ne Product Scheme

One Station o­ne Product – OSOP scheme was announced by the Hon’ble Finance Minister in the budget 2022-23. It is a scheme envisaged to popularise and encourage local business and supply chain. This scheme aims to provide ‘Vocal for Local’ vision of Government of India and providing a market for the local/indigenous products. Also the scheme provides opportunity to railway passengers to experience the rich heritage of India besides creating additional income opportunities for the marginalised sections of the society, i.e., individuals at the bottom of the pyramid.

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 In view of Engineering work at various places in Salem division, Changes were announced vide Press release No.694/2022-23 dated 01/03/2023, now due to the Non-availing of block the following trains will run to its normal route with the scheduled stoppages without any diversion:

ØTrain No. 06459 Coimbatore – Shoranur Express Special leaving Coimbatore at 16.30 hrs o­n 12^th & 13^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified Short Termination withdrawn)

ØTrain No. 06458 Shoranur – Coimbatore Express Special leaving Shoranur at 08.20 hrs o­n 12^th & 13^th March, 2023  will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified Short Termination withdrawn)

ØTrain No.16722 Madurai - Coimbatore Express leaving Madurai at 07.25 hrs o­n 12^th & 13^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified Short Termination withdrawn)

ØTrain No.16608 Coimbatore – Kannur MEMU Express leaving Coimbatore at 14.20 hrs o­n 12^th & 13^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule(Earlier notified Short Termination withdrawn)

ØTrain No. 16607 Kannur – Coimbatore MEMU Express leaving Kannur at 06.20 hrs o­n 12^th & 13^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified Short Termination withdrawn)

ØTrain No.16721 Coimbatore – Madurai Express leaving Coimbatore at 14.40 hrs o­n 12^th & 13^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified Short Termination withdrawn)

ØTrain No. 16843 Tiruchchirappalli – Palakkad Town Express leaving Tiruchchirappalli at 13.00 hrs on 12^th & 13^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified Short Termination withdrawn)

ØTrain No.16844 Palakkad Town – Tiruchchirappalli Express leaving Palakkad Town at 06.30 hrs o­n 13^th & 14^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified Short Termination withdrawn)

ØTrain No. 06419 Coimbatore – Pollachi Express Special leaving Coimbatore at 18.15 hrs o­n 12^th & 13^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified cancellation withdrawn)

ØTrain No. 06420 Pollachi – Coimbatore Express Special leaving Pollachi at 07.25 hrs  o­n 13^th & 14^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified cancellation withdrawn)

ØTrain No. 06806 Palakkad Town – Coimbatore MEMU Express Special leaving Palakkad Town at 07.20 hrs o­n 13^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified cancellation withdrawn)

ØTrain No. 06807 Coimbatore - Palakkad Town MEMU Express Special leaving Coimbatore at 18.00 hrs o­n 13^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified cancellation withdrawn)

ØTrain No. 02197 Coimbatore – Jabalpur Superfast Special scheduled to leave Coimbatore at 17.05 hrs o­n 13^th March, 2023 will run to its normal schedule (Earlier notified Rescheduling withdrawn)

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