The Live Nagpur
  • Nagpur City
  • Nagpur Education
  • Nagpur Sports
  • Business
  • Featured
  • Crime
  • Entertainment & Lifestyle
  • Health & Wellness
  • Nation
  • Politics
  • Trending
  • Vidarbha
  • Obituary

The Live Nagpur


  • Home
  • City
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Crime
  • Forest
  • Featured
  • Vidarbha
Nagpur City

Kisan Rail Scheme, SECR writes to Rly Board Seeking Clarification

by TLN Team December 18, 2020
written by TLN Team December 18, 2020
Kisan Rail Scheme, SECR writes to Rly Board Seeking Clarification

After the continuous demand for Kisan Rail, South East Central Railway (SECR) wrote a letter to Railway Board seeking to know whether the 50 per cent freight subsidy scheme is still operational. Since the scheme period lapsed on December 9, 2020, and farmers and traders are still having large holding of orange, SECR decided to follow-up with Board. The clarification is also needed in case Railways had not exhausted the entire allocation for the scheme it could ensure win-win situation for farmers/traders as well as Railways who can earn few extra bucks through freight revenue. So far, SECR’s Nagpur Division had run two Kisan Rail, having composition of four Parcel Vans, 2 SLR bogies and 6 GS coaches. While maximum component in these Kisan Rail was that of oranges, there was also load of green chilly and green vegetables. This year, due to rains, the plucking of oranges got delayed and by the time they were ready for dispatch the subsidy scheme of FPI got lapsed leaving farmers fuming. The scheme was floated by Ministry of Food Processing Industry (FPI), Central Government, to ensure that surplus produce of farmers can be widely dispatched within country through Kisan Rail. To sweeten the deal for Railways, the Department of FPI offered to bear 50 per cent cost of freight that resulted in faster marketing with farmers groups as well as traders.

For Nagpur Division the main market for oranges is Saunsar where arrival of oranges got delayed due to late plucking. Given the current quantum surveyed by field officials it is understood that the produce available right now can last for entire month of December. One Kisan Rail can transport nearly 24 tonnes of commodities, orange and other vegetables, mostly perishable, and the scheme was aimed at ensuring that this damage of farm produce is avoided by faster distribution in country’s markets. The main market for farm produce from Central India happens to cities in Eastern part of the country, such as Tata Nagar, Rourkela, Shalimar, and to some extend cities in Assam. A rough calculation shows that distance from Saunsar to Howrah is about 1201 km and freight comes to Rs 3257.90 plus Rs 65.16, something about Rs 3323.05 per tonnes if normal rates are charged. But with 50 per discount in fright, the bill comes to Rs 1694.01. Same freight through road is about Rs. 1.25 lakh per 24 tonnes whereas in Kisan Rail the amount is Rs. 40,670 only.

Another advantage with railways is faster journey, between 28 to 30 hours where through roadways it takes about three days to reach the market by which times some of the produce gets perished. To make matters worse for farmers and traders even export market failed to work this year though due to COVID-19 pandemic background everyone was banking on heavy demand for oranges, it are rich with Vitamin C that helps in immunity boosting. The main export market was that of Bangladesh but the plans of Railways to push Kisan Rail failed to materialise, though as per reports traders are pushing the table fruit through roadways. This is due to complications with custom duty which Bangladesh traders found too hefty and hence opted for low volume transactions at border post, said the sources. Another reason for low dispatch from Nagpur Division was low availability of VP due to heavy demand in the country. Meanwhile farmers are keenly anticipating a positive response from Railways side so that they can salvage their oranges that are all ready for dispatch to Eastern markets of country.

0 comment
FacebookTwitterLinkedin
TLN Team

previous post
New DP road on Zero Mile-Varsity Stretch, Civic Authority gets 15-day period for completion
next post
Narayana Vidyalayam throws norms to wind, collected Rs. 7.59 Cr additional fees in three years

You may also like

Plan to set up 75 consumer redressal centres:...

May 19, 2022

Encroachment by ML Canteen demolished

May 19, 2022

Low temp 39.0 in Nagpur but humid atmosphere

May 19, 2022

Citizens from Mahal keep lights off for 1...

May 19, 2022

NMC offers concession in property tax

May 18, 2022

Nagpur – 41.8, citizens face humidity

May 18, 2022

Viewers can ask questions on Hello Sahyadri

May 18, 2022

Two students from Nagpur won Oxford Big Read...

May 18, 2022

RTMNU releases Summer 22 examination dates for UG,...

May 18, 2022

Mumbai-Nagpur high-speed rail corridor expected to cost Rs...

May 18, 2022

Trending News

  • Umran Malik becomes youngest bowler to take 20 wickets in an IPL

    May 19, 2022
  • Mini MBA course in just one rupee, know how

    May 17, 2022
  • Know how to block spam calls on iPhone

    May 16, 2022
  • India reeling under 50°Celsius is a matter of concern

    May 16, 2022
  • Rohit Sharma, K L Rahul to be rested for T20 series

    May 15, 2022

Important Links

  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Business
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Sports

Available on Playstore & Coming Soon on Appstore

Search

December 2020
M T W T F S S
« Nov   Jan »
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031  

Sign-Up Form

Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!

Footer Logo
  • Nagpur City
  • Nagpur Education
  • Nagpur Sports
  • Business
  • Featured
  • Crime
  • Entertainment & Lifestyle
  • Health & Wellness
  • Nation
  • Politics
  • Trending
  • Vidarbha
  • Obituary
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Advertise with Us
  • Work with us
  • Contact Us

© 2020 - The Live Nagpur . All Rights Reserved.

KKM