GUWAHATI, Jan 7: The “One Station One Product” (OSOP) outlets have been thriving across 142 railway stations under the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), transforming railway stations into vibrant hubs for promoting and selling local and indigenous products.
These outlets in the stations not only provide a platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the region, but also bring about a significant positive impact on the livelihood of local artisans & vendors.
Apart from creating financial security and sustainable livelihoods, the OSOP scheme has become a catalyst for empowering communities and preserving indigenous crafts, a release issued by NR Railway CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma stated.
This initiative empowers local artisans to showcase and market their products while promoting the #Vocal4Local mission. Train passengers can now explore the rich heritage of local handicrafts, handloom, cotton products, and other handmade artifacts at the OSOP outlets during their journey stopovers.
Under the jurisdiction of NF Railway, OSOP outlets are functioning at 142 stations till the end of 2024, across the five divisions of NF Railway, the release added.
These include 79 stalls within the state of Assam, 43 stalls within West Bengal, 13 stalls within Bihar, 4 stalls within Tripura, 2 stalls within Arunachal Pradesh and 1 stall within Nagaland. Collectively, these stalls are contributing to the economic upliftment of numerous local artisans and vendors.
OSOP scheme are showcasing a wide variety of distinct and invaluable products, including Assamese pithas (rice cakes), traditional Assamese Gamosas, traditional indigenous dresses, Japi, local textiles, jute products (caps, dolls, Gamosa), bamboo and cane products, Darjeeling tea, locally made designer bangles, necklaces, earrings, hair clips, and other food items at the stations under NF Railway, the release concluded.
