Kisan Rail a game changer for small farmers in India

Published 2021년 12월 8일

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The article highlights the significance of the Kisan Rails, a transportation service initiated by the Indian Railways to transport perishable agricultural products and agri-items like milk, meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Since its launch, 1,642 Kisan Rails have been in operation, with sleeper coaches to reduce damage to goods. The service has proven to be more cost-effective than truck transportation. The government also provides a 50% subsidy on the freight for perishable items and uses specialized tankers for milk transport. The service, which has transformed smaller stations into major farming hubs, has been particularly beneficial for small and marginal farmers, allowing them to transport their produce to larger cities and achieve better prices.

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Union Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that the Kisan Rails have become a boon for small farmers during the pandemic and even after that. YSR Congress' Talavi Rangaiah that this service is a 'game changer' for small and famers who have been producing fruits and vegetables. Responding to a question during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, the Rail Minister also informed that as of now 1,642 Kisan Rails have been operating and by introducing the sleeper coaches in these rails, the damage to the goods has been substantially less. The Minister also said that the transporting costs via Kisan Rail is still cheaper than trucks. He also said that these are goods trains, therefore, the farmers are not allowed to travel in these trains. Replying to the BJP Member Sanghmitra Maurya's question to initiate a Kisan Rail from Badaun in Uttar Pradesh, Viashnaw further said if booking of goods comes up in good numbers, the Ministry will definitely consider the proposal to start a ...

Source: Deccan Herald