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Selected Fruits and Vegetables Granted 50% Subsidy in Kisan Rails
Food Processing and Railways Ministries have together decided to grant a 50% subsidy for transporting selected fruits and vegetables in the Kisan Rail, with immediate effect. Reportedly, the Ministry of Food processing industries will bear the cost of the subsidization. The financial aid was granted under the ministry's 'Operation Green- TOP to Total' scheme. As per the notification, fruits which were awarded subsidy include Mango, Banana,… read-more
Tags: Agriculture, Fruits, vegetables, KISAN RAIL, Subsidy
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South India’s First Kisan Rail Flagged Off from Andhra Pradesh
South India’s first 'Kisan Rail’ was flagged off virtually by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy on September 9. The train, from Andhra Pradesh to Delhi, will carry horticultural produces and will help farmers by cutting 25% post-harvest losses. Reportedly, farmers can also get premium prices for fresh produces. The train will run weekly but the frequency can be increased if the demand arises.… read-more
Tags: KISAN RAIL, Indian Railways, Andhra Pradesh, New Delhi, Jaganmohan Reddy, Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture, Union Agriculture Minister
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Country's First 'Kisan Rail' Hits Tracks On Maharashtra-Bihar Route
India's first 'Kisan Rail' train has been set forth on the route from Deolali in Nashik to Danapur in Bihar on August 7. The train will help in bringing perishable agricultural products to the market in a lesser duration, which will reduce the transport charges and support farmers in getting the right price for their crops. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the train service through video conferencing.
Tags: KISAN RAIL, MAHARASHTA-BIHAR, AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS, PERISHABLE COMMODITIES
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