Railway stations across Mumbai division to promote local products under OSOP scheme

Mumbai, Aug 8 (KNN) Under the Vocal for Local scheme of the government, the central railway has decided to set up stalls at stations of its Mumbai Division to promote local products under One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme.

The primary objective of the government is to enhance livelihood and welfare for local artisans, potters, weavers/handloom weavers, and tribal groups. Under this scheme, the sale of craft jewellery, leather, textile, handloom, bamboo and decorative items etc. will be displayed.

The kiosk that are being developed by the railway, will be given to the local artisans for just Rs 1000 for 15 days. The stalls have already been setup at some of the Mumbai division stations, rest will be covered by end of this financial year.

"Now railway station premises have been opened up for artisans, people with specialised skills, craftsmen, handloom weavers, potters and tribal who hold valid government issued ID cards, who are registered with self-help groups and micro enterprises, an official said. Stalls will be setup after identifying products according to the local geographical and traditional value of the area.

As per reports, the process of creating a static outlet at the station has already started. Locations for setting up these outlets are being finalised according to passengers' comforts.

The OSOP policy was announced this year in the Union budget. The policy aims to promote a local product from each stop of the Indian Railways by making the railway station of that area a promotional and sales hub for the product.  (KNN Bureau)