Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the 100th Kisan Rail from Sangola (Maharashtra) to Shalimar (West Bengal) on December 28, 2020 through video conferencing.
- The multi-commodity train service will carry vegetables such as cauliflower, capsicum, cabbage, drumsticks, chillies, onion, as well as fruits like grapes, oranges, pomegranate, banana and custard apple.
- FIRST KISAN RAIL: The first Kisan Rail was introduced from Devlali to Danapur on August 7, 2020, which was further extended upto Muzaffarpur. It provides a seamless supply chain of perishable produce.
- 50 percent Subsidy: The Government of India has extended a subsidy of 50 per cent on transportation of fruits and vegetables.
(Source: AIR)
