Context: The Indian Railways’ One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative has been expanded to over 2,000 railway stations, benefitting around 1.32 lakh artisans as of January 2026.
About OSOP
Aim
- To promote indigenous, local, and specialised products of different regions of India.
- To provide direct market access to artisans, weavers, craftsmen, and self-help groups through display and sale outlets at railway stations.
Launch
- Year: 2022
Nodal Ministry
- Ministry of Railways
Key Features
- Each railway station showcases one unique local product representing the region’s cultural and economic identity.
- Products are sold through dedicated kiosks/stalls at stations.
- Ensures low-cost, high-footfall marketing platform for artisans.
- Encourages handmade, GI-tagged, and traditional products.
Products Covered
- Handicrafts:
- Wood carving
- Chikankari
- Zari–zardozi work
- Handlooms:
- Products by local weavers
- Tribal & Indigenous Artefacts
- Processed and semi-processed food items
- Region-specific cultural products reflecting local heritage
Significance
- Economic Empowerment:
- Enhances income and livelihood security of artisans and craftsmen.
- Cultural Preservation:
- Promotes traditional crafts and indigenous knowledge systems.
- Employment Generation:
- Strengthens local value chains and MSMEs.
- Inclusive Growth:
- Supports women artisans, SHGs, and tribal communities.
- Tourism Linkage:
- Converts railway stations into cultural showcases for travelers.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
