1 month ago
Sultanganj Station Revives with 'One Station, One Product' for Shravani Mela
The 'One Station, One Product' scheme by Indian Railways is bringing local heritage to railway stations.
At Sultanganj station in Bihar, a special outlet is selling saffron-coloured clothes for Kanwariyas during the Shravani Mela.
This scheme helps local traders and artisans showcase their products.
Over 2,000 stations now have these outlets, promoting unique local items and creating jobs.
The initiative started in 2022 and aims to connect local producers with millions of railway passengers.
The 'One Station, One Product' scheme is being implemented at Sultanganj railway station in Bihar.
A special outlet is selling saffron-coloured attire for Kanwariyas during the Shravani Mela.
Local trader Anil Singhania opened a clothing store under the scheme.
The scheme aims to promote local heritage and provide economic opportunities.
Over 2,000 railway stations now have OSOP outlets, connecting local producers with passengers.
- Who
- Indian Railways, local traders, and artisans
- What
- Implementation of the 'One Station, One Product' scheme at Sultanganj railway station
- Where
- Sultanganj railway station, Bihar
- When
- Ahead of the Shravani Mela
- Why
- To promote local heritage and provide economic opportunities for residents and traders
Local Business Growth
Cultural Preservation
Economic Opportunities
Local Business Growth
The scheme provides local traders and artisans with a platform to showcase and sell their products, boosting their livelihoods.
Cultural Preservation
The scheme helps preserve and promote local cultural heritage by providing a dedicated space for traditional products.
Key facts
- Initiative
- One Station, One Product (OSOP)
- Location
- Sultanganj railway station, Bihar
- Event
- Shravani Mela
- Products
- Saffron-coloured attire for Kanwariyas
- Number of OSOP Outlets
- 2,326
- Number of Railway Stations
- Over 2,000
- Launch Date
- March 25, 2022
Quotes
Anil Singhania
shopkeeper at Sultanganj railway station
“Kanwariyas from various states and districts come here to collect holy water before setting off for Baba Dham. I have made extensive preparations regarding the specific attire worn during the Shravani Mela.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Related news
DRDO Chief Foresees Invisible Electronic Security Replacing Physical Fences
Fury and Joshua set for December 11 Cardiff showdown
Nvidia’s RTX Spark AI PCs From Lenovo, Acer Launch October
New model maps Delhi’s traffic noise across urban landscape
AI Model Upgrade Suddenly Unlocks Exploit-Capable Cyber Skills
Amit Shah Says UP Defence Projects Strengthen Security and Growth
Modi’s 25-Year Governance Focuses on Livelihoods and Logistics
Adityanath Says Uttar Pradesh Has Become India’s Growth Engine
Rural Women Credit Lakhpati Didi Scheme for Financial Independence
PM Unity Malls Open New Markets for Uttar Pradesh Crafts
