One Station One Product (OSOP)
Why in News?
March 25, 2026, the Ministry of Railways reported that the scheme has expanded to 2,002 railway stations across the country, with 2,326 operational outlets.
Key Information
- Launch: Officially launched on March 25, 2022, following an announcement in the Union Budget 2022-23.
- Core Objective: To promote "Vocal for Local" by providing fixed stalls, kiosks, or portable trolleys at stations for showcasing and selling indigenous products.
- Product Categories: Outlets sell a variety of local goods, including:
- Handicrafts/Artifacts: Bamboo crafts, pottery, and wood carvings.
- Textiles: Handloom sarees (e.g., Kancheepuram, Silk), Chikankari garments, and Zari work.
- Food Products: Spices, local sweets, tea, coffee, and traditional pickles or preserves.
- Allotment Process: Stalls are allotted on a rotational basis (typically for 15 days to 3 months) to ensure wider participation.
- Nominal Fees: Applicants pay a small registration fee (approximately ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 including GST) for their temporary tenure.
- Eligibility: Open to individual artisans, weavers, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and micro-enterprises registered under MSME or bodies like TRIFED and KVIC.
- Infrastructure: Indian Railways provides standardized, uniquely designed outlets—developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad—to maintain a consistent look while reflecting local heritage.
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