According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, ‘One Station One Product’ are specific to that place and include artefacts made by indigenous tribes, handlooms by local weavers, handicrafts like world famous wood carving, chikankari and zari-zardozi work on clothes, or spices tea, coffee and other processed/semi processed food items/products indigenously grown in the area, the WR said

In Gujarat, various well known indigenous products such as handicraft products made of bamboo, Wall Hangings of Mirror work, Artefacts & Warli paintings; Traditional Handloom products such as hand printed sarees, dress materials, embroidery work; Imitation jewellery; Leather products, Processed food such as pickles, Masala powder, Dry fruits and even Raw Honey are famous and are kept for sale in such outlets, the WR said

At present, there are 51 One Station One Product outlets provided at 48 stations in the state of Gujarat

Thakur stated that One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23

The pilot project was launched on 25.03.2022 for 15 days at 19 stations

Based on the experience gained from the pilot project, OSOP policy was issued by Ministry of Railways on 20.05.2022

It is pertinent to mention that these outlets have brought about great impact on the lives of these sellers. They have found a great platform to showcase their local products at a place which receives tremendous footfalls, the WR said