1 Trains from (dpa)durgapura to (MQ)MANNARGUDI

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

WESTERN RAILWAY TO RUN WEEKLY SUMMER SPECIAL TRAINS o­n SPECIAL FARE FOR VARIOUS DESTINATIONS

EXTENSION OF TRIPS OF SUPERFAST SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN

BANDRA TERMINUS AND JABALPUR

For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has decided to run four summer special trains o­n Special fare for various destinations and o­ne Holi Special train between Bandra Terminus & Bhavnagar. The trips of Bandra Terminus – Jabalpur is also being extended.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of these train are as under:

1.Train No. 09075/09076 Mumbai Central - Kathgodam (Weekly) Superfast Special [34 TRIPS]

Train No. 09075 Mumbai Central - Kathgodam Superfast Special will depart from Mumbai Central every Wednesday at 11.00 hrs. & will reach Kathgodam at 14.30 hrs., the next day. This train will run from 08^th March, 2023 till 28^th June, 2023. Similarly, Train No. 09076 Kathgodam – Mumbai Central Superfast Special will depart from Kathgodam every Thursday at 17.30 hrs. & will arrive Mumbai Central at 20.55 hrs., the next day. This train will run from 09^thMarch, 2023 till 29^th June, 2023.

Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Valsad, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Kota, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bharatpur, Achhnera, Mathura, Hathras City, Kasganj, Badaun, Bareilly Jn., Bareilly City, Izzatnagar Jn., Baheri, Kichha, Lalkua Jn. and Haldwani Stations in both directions.

This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second-Class coaches.

2.Train No. 09185/09186 Mumbai Central – Kanpur Anwarganj Superfast Special (Weekly) [32 Trips]

Train No. 09185 Mumbai Central – Kanpur Anwarganj Superfast Special will depart from Mumbai Central every Saturday at 11.05 hrs. & will reach Kanpur Anwarganj at 15.35 hrs., the next day. This train will run from 11^th March, 2023 till 24^th June, 2023. Similarly, Train No. 09186 Kanpur Anwarganj - Mumbai Central Superfast Specialwill depart from Kanpur Anwarganj every Sunday at 18.40 hrs. & will arrive Mumbai Central at 22.30 hrs., the next day. This train will run from 12^th March, 2023 till 25^th June, 2023.

Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Kota, Gangapur City, Bharatpur, Achhnera, Mathura, Mathura Cant, Hathras City, Kasganj, Farrukhabad, Kannauj and Bilhaur Stations in both directions.

This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class coaches.

3.Train No. 09091/09092 Udhna – Hisar (Weekly)[34 TRIPS]

Train No. 09091 Udhna – Hisar Superfast Special will depart from Udhna every Wednesday at 01.10 hrs and reach Hisar at 22.25 hrs, the same day. This train will run from 8^thMarch, 2023 till 28^th June, 2023.Similarly, Train No. 09092 Hisar – Udhna Special will depart from Hisar every Thursday at 00.15 hrs and reach Udhna at 00.05 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 9^th March, 2023 till 29^th June, 2023.

Enroute this train will halt at Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Dahod, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Durgapura, Jaipur, Chomun Samod, Ringas, Shri Madhopur, Nim Ka Thana, Narnaul, Rewari, Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani and Hansi Stations in both directions.

This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second-Class coaches.

4.Train No. 09117/09118 Surat - Subedarganj Special (Weekly) [34 Trips]

Train No. 09117 Surat - Subedarganj Special will leave Surat every Friday at 06.00 hrs & will reach Subedarganj at 08.40 hrs the next day. This train will run from 10^thMarch, 2023 till 30^th June, 2023. Similarly, Train No. 09118 Subedarganj - Surat Superfast Special will depart from Subedarganj every Saturday at 19.25 hrs & will arrive Surat at 20.00 hrs the next day. This train will run from 11^th March, 2023 till 01^st July, 2023.

Enroute this train will halt at Bharuch Jn, Vadodara Jn, Dahod, Ratlam Jn, Ujjain Jn, Maksi Jn, Shajapur, Pachor Road, Biyavra Rajgarh, Ruthiyai, Guna, Badarwas, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Malanpur, Soni, Bhind, Etawah, Govindpuri and Fatehpur stations in both directions.

This train comprises of AC 3-Tier and Sleeper Class coaches.

5. Train No. 09203/09204 Bandra Terminus – Bhavnagar Terminus Special [2 trips]

Train No. 09203 Bandra Terminus – Bhavnagar Special will depart from Bandra Terminus o­n Wednesday, 8^th March, 2023 at 14.50 hrs and reach Bhavnagar Terminus at 06.15 hrs, the next day. Similarly, Train No. 09204 Bhavnagar – Bandra Terminus Special will depart from Bhavnagar on Tuesday, 7^th March, 2023 at 21.30 hrs and arrive Bandra Terminus at 11.15 hrs, the next day.

Enroute this train will halt Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara Jn, Ahmedabad, Botad, Songadh and Sihor (Gujarat) stations in both directions.

This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches.

Extension of trips of Train No. 02133/02134 Bandra Terminus – Jabalpur Superfast Special

Train No. 02133 Bandra Terminus – Jabalpur Special which was earlier notified up to 29^th April,2023 has now been extended up to 1^st July,2023.

Likewise, Train No. 02134 Jabalpur – Bandra Terminus Special which was earlier notified up to 28^thApril,2023 has now been extended up to 30^th June,2023.

Enroute, this train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Ujjain, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Itarsi, Pipariya, and Narsinghpur stations in both directions.

The train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches. 

The booking for Train No. 09075, 09185, 09091, 09117, 09203 & 09204 and for the extended trips of Train No. 02133 will open from 05.03.2023 at all PRS Counters and o­n IRCTC website. The above trains will run as special train o­n special fare. For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.

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