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Railways 'writes off' ₹71 cr after ministry refuses to pay excess subsidy
According to official data, the Railways spent ₹121.86 crore as subsidy under the scheme which is more than double the amount of ₹50 crore sanctioned in 2021-22.
Published on Sep 12, 2022 07:25 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Nisha Anand
PM Modi flags off 100th run of ‘Kisan Rail’ trains
Speaking on the occasion, the PM said the service will bring a major change in the farm sector and increase the strength of the country’s cold supply chain.
Updated on Dec 29, 2020 03:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
PM Modi to flag off 100th Kisan Rail today
The train that will transport farm produce including vegetables and fruits will operate between Sangola in Maharashtra and Shalimar in West Bengal
Published on Dec 28, 2020 11:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | HT Correspondent | Edited by Zara Khan
PM Modi to flag off 100th Kisan Rail today as anti-farm law protests enter day 33
The train will run between Sangola in Maharashtra and West Bengal’s Shalimar and will be flagged off virtually at 4:30 pm.
Updated on Dec 28, 2020 09:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral
In less than 3 weeks after launch, Central Railway increases Kisan Rail’s frequency
The first Kisan Rail train for transportation of perishable goods with refrigerated coaches to assist farmers aimed at ensuring a fast transportation of agricultural produce across the country was flagged off on August 7 from Deolali in Maharashtra to Danapur in Bihar.
Published on Aug 24, 2020 10:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Aroosa Ahmed
Kisan Rail ferrying perishables flagged off from Maharashtra for Bihar
It is expected to reduce transportation costs by Rs 1,000 per tonne compared to roadways and also reduce travel time by around 15 hours, a railway ministry official said. The train will operate from Deolali to Danapur.
Updated on Aug 08, 2020 08:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anisha Dutta
1st ‘Kisan Rail’ for perishables flagged off, transportation cost may dip by Rs 1000 per tonne
It is expected to reduce transportation costs by Rs 1000 per tonne compared with roadways and reduce travel time by around 15 hours, a railway ministry official said.
Updated on Aug 07, 2020 08:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anisha Dutta | Edited by Sohini Sarkar
Railway Budget 2020: Kisan Rail, Tejas-type trains among Nirmala Sitharaman’s focus
In her Budget 2020 speech, Nirmala Sitharamam said the Indian Railways will set up a “Kisan Rail” through public private partnership (PPP) with refrigerated coaches for transportation of perishable goods to assist farmers.
Updated on Feb 01, 2020 04:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anisha Dutta