Prime Minister to flag off the 100th Kisan Rail

The multi commodity train service will carry the vegetables such as cauliflower, capsicum, cabbage, drumsticks, chillies, onion, as well as fruits like grapes, oranges, pomegranate, banana, custard apple etc. Loading and unloading of perishable commodities will be permitted at all enroute stoppages with no bar on size of consignment. The Government of India has extended a subsidy of 50% on transportation of fruits and vegetables.

About the Kisan Rail

The first Kisan Rail was introduced from Devlali to Danapur on 7th August, 2020, which was extended upto Muzaffarpur. As a result of good response from the farmers, its frequency was also increased from weekly to three days in a week. Kisan Rail has been a game changer in making sure of fast transportation of agriculture produce across the nation. It gives a seamless supply chain of perishable produce.