Mysore/Mysuru: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has extended 50 % subsidy on transportation of notified fruits and vegetables through Kisan Rail Trains under Operation Greens — TOP (Tomato, Onion and Potato) crop to Total. 

Under this scheme, 50 percent subsidy is allowed in freight charges for transporting the notified commodities, the benefit of which will be extended by Chief Parcel Supervisors at the loading station.

The objective is to protect the fruits and vegetables growers from making distress sale and reduce the post-harvest losses.

Eligible fruits are Mango, Banana, Guava, Kiwi, Litchi, Papaya, Sweet Lime, Orange, Kinnow (Citrus fruit), Lime, Lemon, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Jackfruit, Apple, Almond, Aonla (Indian Gooseberry), Passion Fruit and Pear. Vegetables:  French Beans, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chillies (Green), Okra (Ladies Finger), Cucumber, Peas, Garlic, Potato and Tomato. 

The details regarding Operation Greens — TOP to Total may be obtained from the website:

https://mofpi.nic.in/Aatmanirbhar-Bharat/Operation-Greens-%28OTP-to-Total%29/about-og-total

For more details, farmers and eligible entities may approach the Parcel Office in Railway Stations, according to a press release from Dr. Manjunath Kanamadi, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager and PRO, South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru Division.