Agra: In a big boost for Western Up Farmers, North Central Railway (NCR) marks the first gathering train from the Yamuna Bridge Railway Station under the Agra Division on Monday.
The train was loaded with 270 tons of potatoes left for Changsari Station in Kamrup Assam district at 4:30 in the morning the train with 12 Parcel van would reach its goal at 5 pm on Tuesday.
The Kisan Rail service began in August 2020 as an initiative to increase farmer income by transporting Agri products that are easily damaged.
The aim also expands the reach of farmers to the market in the end-place.
Head of Public Relations of NCR officers Shivam Sharma said, “This year, there has been a potato bumper plant in the Agra region.
To facilitate farmers selling their products in areas that are lacking, NCR takes the initiative to run a special luxury rail.
At present, four train trips Scheduled to run, one on Monday, until September.
“For farmers, the railroad initiative is time and money saver.
By using Kisan Rail, farmers must effectively pay 50% less costs than normal parcel rates.
“This scheme is an Indian government initiative where 50% of transportation subsidies are given to farmers when booking their products that are easily damaged, including fruits, vegetables and dairy products.” Sharma said.
Division Train Manager Anand Swaroop said, “NCR made efforts by consulting various stakeholders, farmers and state institutions to identify the needs of farmers to bring their products to Mandis throughout India so that many services can be provided by it.
NCR is committed to running more Many trains on other routes in the coming days.
“Commercial Division Manager, Railway, SK Srivastava said,” The initiative provides a reliable movement of goods quickly using a broad Indian train network can bring change in thought in fruit transportation – Fruits and vegetables from the area and improve the local economy.
Also, end users sided with the benefits in terms of cheaper and fresher products in sufficient quantities.
“Agra Region accounts for more than 75% of potato production up.
Potatoes from Agra, Firozabad, Mathura, Mainpuri, and a side by side are supplied to other countries including Maharashtra, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh.
Tube produced in Agra still has high demand in northern countries.
Potato producer Rajveer Opposite said, “Assam is one of the largest potato consumers of Agra in the Northeast.
Indian Railways has taken a commendable initiative by starting the Kisan train from Agra to Assam.
This will reduce transportation time from six days to 24 hours.
50% of transportation costs will be saved.
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