In Kerala jurisdiction of Southern Railway, there are 20 Railway stations with ‘One Station one Product’ stalls
Objective is to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision, provide a market for local/indigenous products
In Kerala, a total of 202 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 over Indian Railways with 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 the 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 01.05.2023, there are 20 OSOP stalls in Kerala jurisdiction of Southern Railway (Annexure-A). These OSOP stalls are designed through the National Design Institute for uniformity.
Product Features:
The products showcased in ‘One Station one Product’ are specific to that place and include artefacts made by indigenous tribes, handlooms by local weavers, handicrafts like spices, tea, coffee and other processed/semi processed food items/products indigenously grown in the area. Product categories, under this scheme, include the following:
- Handicrafts/ Artefacts
- Textiles and Handlooms
- Traditional Garments
- Local agricultural produce (including Millets)/ Processed/semi processed foods.
Beneficiaries:
In the state of Kerala, the OSOP scheme provided business opportunities for 202 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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Annexure-A
List of railway stations with one Station one Product (OSOP) Stalls in the state of Kerala
State | Total Number of Railway Stations (with OSOP Products) | Railway Stations (with OSOP Stalls) | Major Products |
Kerala | 20 | 1.Alappuzha 2.Aluva 3.Chengannur 4.Cherthala 5.Chirayinkil (CRY) 6.Ernakulam North (ERN) 7.Ernakulam South 8.Kanhangad (KZE) 9.Karunagappally 10.Kasargod (KGQ) 11.Kayamkulam 12.Kollam 13.Kottarakara (KKZ) 14.Kottayam 15.Palakkad jn 16.Punalur (PUU) 17.Thiruvalla 18.Thiruvananthapuram Central 19.Thrissur 20.Varkala Sivagiri | 1.Jackfruit Products, 2.Pickles, 3.Squash 4.Coconut oil, 5.Spicesand Nuts, 6.Snacks, Pickles |
