Kisan Rail benefits Maharashtra in India the most

Kisan Rail transported 5,98,033 tonnes of agricultural produce last year, according to data from the Ministry of Railways. Maharashtra transported 76% of the produce. Oranges, onion, potato, banana, mango, tomato, guava, pomegranate, custard apple, capsicum, chikoo, carrot, garlic, and other commodities are transported by Kisan Rail. In consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and state governments, potential circuits for the movement of vegetables, fruits, and other perishables were identified. Local governments, agencies, and mandis were all involved in the process. Rakes are prioritized for the operation of Kisan Rail services based on demand. "This service has really helped farmers across the State, and the move by the union government came as a huge relief, especially when lockdowns were imposed in some areas due to an increase in Covid-19 patients," farmer Baba Sawat said. India’s first ‘Kisan Rail’ which merged agriculture and Indian railway will ...