**Summary:**
As of June 30, 2025, the Ministry of Railways' One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme is operational at 1,984 railway stations across India, including 166 stations in Tamil Nadu. Launched on March 25, 2022, the OSOP scheme aims to promote the "Vocal for Local" vision by providing a market for indigenous products and offering railway passengers the opportunity to experience and purchase local goods made by artisans, weavers, craftsmen, tribes, and producers of processed and semi-processed food products. The scheme encourages participation from individuals at the bottom of the pyramid, marginalized groups, and self-help groups. There are no financial eligibility criteria, and allotment is open to all applicants meeting the scheme's objectives, subject to a nominal registration fee. Participating units receive 20 units of free electricity for the first 15 days.
In Tamil Nadu, the OSOP scheme promotes handicrafts, artifacts, textiles, handlooms, traditional garments, and local agricultural products. As of June 30, 2025, the scheme has generated total sales of Rs 22.08 crore in Tamil Nadu. Indian Railways actively encourages participation from Self Help Groups (SHGs), Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and other local producers. The scheme is publicized through social media and station notice boards.
Key Entities Referenced
One Station One Product OSOP: An initiative by the Ministry of Railways to promote local products at railway stations across India.
Tamil Nadu: A state in southern India where the OSOP scheme is being implemented at 166 railway stations.
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for the Indian Railways and the implementation of the OSOP scheme.
SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW: The Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics Information Technology.
Indian Railways: The operator of the railway network in India, responsible for implementing the OSOP scheme at railway stations.
Self Help Groups SHGs: Organizations encouraged to participate in the OSOP scheme.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs: Businesses encouraged to participate in the OSOP scheme.
Government of India: The central government that launched the Vocal for Local vision that the OSOP scheme supports.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2876
TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2025
ONE STATION ONE PRODUCT (OSOP) IN TAMIL NADU
2876. SHRI THARANIVENTHAN M S:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) the number of railway stations covered under the One Station One
Product (OSOP) initiative across the country particularly in Tamil Nadu,
State-wise;
(b) the details of local products identified and promoted under the OSOP
scheme at railway stations in Tamil Nadu;
(c) the measures taken/being taken to involve local artisans, small-scale
industries and self help groups in the said State in the OSOP initiative;
(d) the financial support and infrastructure facilities provided to OSOP units
at Tamil Nadu railway stations; and
(e) the impact assessment/feedback received regarding the promotion of
OSOP products in the said State and plans to expand the scheme further?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (e): As of 30.06.2025, the OSOP Scheme is operational at 1,984 stations
across Indian Railways, including 166 stations in Tamil Nadu.
The ‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) scheme has been launched by the
Ministry of Railways with the objective to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision of
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the Government of India, provide a market for indigenous products and
opportunities to railway passengers to experience the rich heritage of India
and to buy local/indigenous products made by local artisans, weavers,
craftsmen, tribes etc., as also processed, semi processed & other food
products indigenously made/grown in the area.
Under this scheme, Indian Railways provides uniquely designed sales outlets
for showcasing, selling and giving high visibility to indigenous/ local
products. Individuals at the bottom of the pyramid/ marginalised and
weaker sections, self help groups, etc., are encouraged. There is no financial
eligibility. Allotment is done to all applicants, who meet objectives of this
scheme. There is a nominal registration fee for participation in the scheme.
Also, 20 units of electricity are provided free of cost for a period of 15 days.
The product categories being promoted and sold under OSOP scheme in
Tamil Nadu include handicrafts and artefacts, textiles and handlooms,
traditional garments and local agricultural products.
As on 30.06.2025, a total sales of Rs 22.08 crore has been generated under
this scheme in Tamil Nadu since launch of the scheme (25.03.2022). Various
Self Help Groups (SHGs), Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Non
Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and other local producers are
encouraged by Indian Railways to actively participate in the scheme. Wide
publicity is given through social media and station notice boards to further
proliferate the scheme.
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