One Station One Product scheme

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About One Station One Product scheme

It is an initiative by the Indian Railways, under the Ministry of Railways.
It was launched with a vision to promote ‘Vocal for Local’.
It provides uniquely designed sale outlets for locals to sell indigenous products nationwide.
This scheme is designed by the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.
It aims to build each railway station as a promotional hub and showcasing local and indigenous manufacturing products.
Under the scheme, the allotment is done to all eligible applicants on a rotational basis.
The pilot of the scheme was started on March 25, 2022.
This scheme is providing welfare of local artisans, potters, weavers, tribals etc.
The eligible applicant will be allotted a temporary stall or kiosk for a period of 15 days on deposition of Rs 1,000 with Railways.
Sale outlets are provided at stations nationwide, allotted through a tendering process.
The zonal railways will identify the stations, eligible products and the vendors.

Q1) What is Vocal for Local?

Vocal for Local” is a campaign or initiative aimed at promoting and encouraging the use and purchase of locally made or indigenous products. It gained momentum as a movement in several countries, including India, where it was popularized to support local businesses, artisans, craftsmen, and manufacturers.

Source: Indian Railways’ One Station One Product scheme to boost local artisans, craftsmen; functional at over 1K stations