Parliament Question: Kisan Rails for Andhra Pradesh

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 561 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2025 KISAN RAILS FOR ANDHRA PRADESH

561. SHRI KESINENI SIVANATH :

SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU :

SHRI DAGGUMALLA PRASADA RAO :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether potential circuits for movement of vegetables, fruits and other perishables are identified in consultation with State Governments for KISAN Rails especially for the State of Andhra Pardesh;

(b) if so, the details of the potentially identified circuits in the State of Andhra Pradesh;

(c) whether operational and financial feasibility study has been conducted for these circuits;

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(e) whether Detailed Project Report (DPR) is under preparation for any of these circuits; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (f) : Potential circuits for movement of vegetables, fruits and other perishables are identified in consultation with ...2/--2- Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Fisheries Departments of State Governments as well as local bodies and agencies, Mandis etc., and services at applicable tariff are planned on the basis of demands placed taking into consideration, operational feasibility.

Since the launch of Kisan Rail service on 7th August 2020, a total of 2,364 Kisan Rail services, transporting approximately

7.9 lakh tonnes of perishables and generating revenue of Rs

318.68 crores approximately have been operated across the country. From Andhra Pradesh towards Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, Delhi & Tripura, 116 services have been operated, transporting 34,196 tonnes of consignment of perishables including Bananas, Mangoes, Onions etc.

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