Kisan Rail flagged off from Andhra Pradesh to New Delhi

South India’s First “Kisan Rail” flagged off from Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) to Adarsh Nagar (New Delhi)

Kisan Rails are the first ever multi commodity trains. Kisan Rail will ensure that agro products reach from one corner to another corner of the country. The Indian Railways has introduced the first “Kisan Rail” from Devlali (Maharashtra) to Danapur (Bihar).

It is the first Kisan Rail from South India connecting to National capital for the benefit of the farmers. The Indian Railways have started Kisan Rail with a motive to encourage the villages and farmers. It is a great day for farmers. Kisan Rail was announced in the budget. Agriculture produce needs best possible distribution and returns. Indian farmers have proved that they would never be deterred by any calamity or challenge. Kisan Rail will ensure that agro products reach from one corner to another corner of the country.

Highlights

• The Inaugural Run of Anantapur – New Delhi Kisan Rail was Flagged off through Video Link today i.e. 9th September, 2020.
• First Kisan Rail from South India connecting to National capital.
• The rake is loaded with 14 parcel vans.
• 04 vans load meant for Nagpur and another 10 Vans load for Adarsh Nagar.
• Totalling 332 tonnes of agro products.
• The inaugural train loaded with Tomato, Bananas, Sweet Orange, Papaya, Muskmelons and Mangoes.
• The train provides fast transport connectivity between Anantapur to New Delhi.
• Distance of 2150 Km being covered in approximately 40 hours.
• Source: PIB

Why “Kishan Rail”?

Anantapur is fast becoming the Fruit Bowl of Andhra Pradesh. More than 80% of the 58 lakh MT of fruits & vegetables in the district is marketed out of the state, particularly to the north Indian States of Delhi, UP, Punjab and Haryana among others. Earlier this was being transported by roadways which was not only time taking but also leading to reduction in price realisation of the farmers due to enroute damages.

Transportation by railway provides a safe, reliable and fast transportation which will aid in better price realisation for the farmers and thereby helping in better incomes for the farmers and traders.

The Railway team at Guntakal (particularly the newly set up Business Development Unit) along with the cooperation of the District Administration and State Government Officials have played a crucial role in making the farmers/traders aware of the benefits in loading by railways, which led to today’s inaugural rail.

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