Indian Railways to Start 'Kisan Special Parcel Train' Between Maharashtra and Bihar From Tomorrow
According to Railway, Nasik and the surrounding region produces a huge quantity of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, other perishables, onions, and other agro products. These perishables are mainly transported to areas around Patna, Allahabad, Katni, and Satna.
New Delhi, August 6: The first "Kisan Rail", introduced by the Ministry of Railways for providing a seamless supply chain of perishable produce, will start from Devlali in Maharashtra's Nashik at 11 am on Friday for Danapur in Bihar's capital Patna.
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will launch the train via video-conferencing tomorrow. The announcement regarding the "Kisan Rail" was made in the current year's Budget. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi Hits Out at Modi Govt For Removing Document on Chinese Intrusions in Ladakh From Defence Ministry's Website, Tweets 'PM Lacks Courage to Even Name China'.
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The train, which will run on a weekly basis with an initial composition of 10 +1 VPs will reach Danapur at 6:45 pm on the next day after covering the journey of 1,519 kilometres in over 31 hours. Bhusawal division of Central Railway is primarily an agro-based division. Also Read | Police Inspector Arrested for Allegedly Beating Dalit Youth in Kasibugga Area of Srikakulam: Live News Breaking And Coronavirus Updates on August 6, 2020.
The train will take stops at Nasik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Katni, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar and Buxar.
According to Railway, Nasik and the surrounding region produces a huge quantity of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, other perishables, onions, and other agro products. These perishables are mainly transported to areas around Patna, Allahabad, Katni, and Satna.
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