Prayagraj: Taking lead within the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s novel initiative of ‘One station One Product’, which is aimed to advertise native handicrafts and artisans, authorities of North Central Railways have determined to implement the scheme and assist artisans and specialised product of most of the stations below its jurisdiction into limelight.
This initiative will not be solely selling these heritage crafts but in addition giving recognition and enhance to those small scale native artists and distributors of the actual metropolis.
Following the directions of the Railway Board, it has been determined to increase the pilot venture for one month by way of two spells of 15 days every.
“Now, one product from every division has been chosen and below this, from a interval ranging from April 8, Agra Division will likely be persevering with with the marble merchandise whereas Prayagraj Division has chosen clay pottery and toys of Chunar, of Mirzapur district,” knowledgeable chief public relation officer of NCR, Dr Shivam Sharma.
Equally, tender toys of Jhansi will likely be showcased at Virangana Lakshmibai station. Divisions have invited expression of curiosity from eligible individuals. In case, there are a couple of candidates, determination will likely be on lottery foundation.
On this collection, NCR had arrange three stalls of marble handicraft merchandise at Agra Cantt station from final month. The stalls at Agra station are attracting each Indian and international passengers with a show of marble statues, miniature Taj Mahal fashions, animal collectible figurines, marble lamps, stone plates, chess units, jewelry packing containers, key chains, coasters, and many others, stated Sharma.
Likewise, at Chunar railway station of Prayagraj Division, the scheme was launched on Saturday. The porcelain pots and toys stall at this station would proceed for the following 15 days, knowledgeable PRO, Prayagraj division, Amit Singh.
“Chunar station of Prayagraj division was chosen by Divisional Railway Supervisor (DRM) Prayagraj Mohit Chandra for the ‘one station one product’ scheme”, stated Singh. On this event assistant industrial supervisor, Prayagraj, together with different officers and staff of Chunar station have been current, he added.