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Promoting Local Heritage: ‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) Initiative Over Sealdah Division
Kolkata, 17th October 2024
The One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme is a visionary initiative by Indian Railways to promote and showcase the cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and indigenous products of local communities. By offering dedicated spaces at railway stations, the scheme aims to provide sustainable economic opportunities to artisans, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and individuals from marginalized sections of society, fostering entrepreneurship and enhancing visibility for their products.
Invitation for Applications under OSOP Scheme
The Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Eastern Railway, Sealdah Division, invites applications from individuals, SHGs, and organizations engaged in indigenous products to set up temporary stalls under the OSOP scheme across 73 stations in the Sealdah Division.
Contract Period:
The scheme will run for 30 days at the following stations:
Jiaganj: From 29.10.2024
Lalgola, Krishnapur, Cossimbazar, Murshidabad, Berhampore Court, Phulia, Shantipur, Kalinarayanpur Jn., Birnagar, Habibpur, Aranghata, Badkulla, Bagula, Majhdia, Banpur, Gede, Jaggadal, Kankinara, Brace Bridge, Nangi, New Alipur (Kolkata), Ballygunge Jn., Dhakuria, Bagha Jatin, Mallikpur, Gocharan, Namkhana, Baruipur, Hotor, Bidyadharpur, Piali, Taldi, Deula, Dhamua, Diamond Harbour, Sangrampur, Kalikapur, Canning, Chandpara: From 30.10.2024
Taki Road: From 01.11.2024
Majerhat, Taherpur: From 04.11.2024
Lake Gardens, Tollygunge, Akra, Santoshpur, Komagata Maru Budge Budge: From 05.11.2024
Dhubulia: From 06.11.2024
Subhasgram: From 09.11.2024
Dakshin Durgapur, Netra, Champahati, Ghutiari Shariff, Magrahat: From 11.11.2024
Bangaon Jn.: From 12.11.2024
Baharu, Kakdwip, Dakshin Barasat, Basirhat, Sonarpur: From 14.11.2024
Muragacha, Beldanga, Bethudahari, Debagram, Rejinagar, Plassey, Bhagwangola: From 21.11.2024
Gobardanga, Thakurnagar, Ashoknagar Road, Machlandpur, New Barrackpore: From 26.11.2024
Registration Fee:
A token registration fee of ₹2,000 (inclusive of GST) is applicable for each 30-day period.
Infrastructure & Utilities:
Stalls/Outlets will be provided by the Railways.
Up to 20 units of electricity will be included per 15-day period as part of the registration charges. Additional electricity usage will be billed as per actual consumption.
Submission Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by 15:00 hours on 22.10.2024.
How to Apply:
Applicants can submit applications on the organization’s letterhead or plain paper, with necessary documents enclosed, addressed to:
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Eastern Railway, Sealdah, DRM Building, Room No. 44, Kaiser Street, Kolkata-700014.
The sealed application packet should be delivered to the Station Master/Station Manager/Booking Supervisor of the relevant station.
Selection Process
In the event that multiple applications are received for the same station, a public lottery/draw will be held at 16:00 hours on 22.10.2024 at the respective station to finalize the selection.
Eligibility and Documents
Detailed eligibility criteria, required documents, and terms and conditions are available on the Eastern Railway website at www.er.indianrailways.gov.in and the notice board at the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager’s office, Sealdah.
