Kisan Rail freight

‘Kisan Rail’ services may be expanded in Union Budget 2021 to reach farmers

The 'Kisan Rail' scheme has benefited many farmers and the government is looking to expand this scheme in the financial year 2021-22

Jan 09, 2021, 00:53 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to flag off 100th Kisan Rail on December 28 from Maharashtra's Sangola to West Bengal's Shalimar

PM Modi will flag off the 100th 'Kisan Rail' at 4:30 PM via video conferencing. 

Dec 26, 2020, 21:11 PM IST

Third Kisan Rail laden with fresh fruits and vegetables leaves Andhra Pradesh for New Delhi

The Kisan Rail is carrying over 242 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables from the Rayalaseema region.

Oct 21, 2020, 22:07 PM IST

Transportation of notified fruits and vegetables on Kisan Rail to get 50% subsidy

The move will also give assurance of better prices with faster and cheaper transportation, providing a seamless supply chain, preventing the destruction of perishable farm produce thereby opening up the scope to increase the income of farmers.

Oct 14, 2020, 21:24 PM IST