Jharkhand State PCS

• 25 Apr 2022

One Station One Product Scheme

Why In News?

In order to promote local arts and products, the Institute of Agricultural Consultancy and Rural Development launched the second temporary stall of 'One Station One Product Scheme' at Ranchi station under Ranchi Railway Division of South Eastern Railway (SER) on 23rd April, 2022. .

Key Points

• Under the scheme, this stall operated at Ranchi Railway Station will display and sell hand woven bags, bamboo products and woven artifacts from April 24 to May 8.
• Under the 'One Station One Product Scheme', 15 stations of Ranchi Railway Division are to be selected where stalls have been opened to promote local arts and craftsmen.
• This is the second temporary stall at Ranchi Railway Station under the 'One Station One Product Scheme'. Earlier, a 15-day temporary stall of Jharkhand Silk Textile and Handicraft Development Corporation Limited (Jharcraft) was set up.
• Through the stalls, the passengers will be able to get information about the particular product at the railway station and will be able to buy it easily. This will increase local employment and promote the product.
• It is noteworthy that in view of the important role of Railways in promoting local products of different places, the 'One Station One Product' scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23.
• This scheme was launched on March 25, 2022 at 19 stations of Indian Railways. After this it was extended to 69 more stations. After its success, this scheme is being implemented in a phased manner at 1000 railway stations across the country.

Jamshedpur's Anshuman won the award for the best writer of the year 2022

Why In News?

On April 24, 2022, Jamshedpur writer Anshuman Bhagat has been awarded the Best Writer Award for the year 2022 by the Mumbai-based organization 'Man O Mausumi'. He has been given this award for his book 'Ek Safar Mein'.

Key Points

• Anshuman has been selected as the best author for his best contribution to his book and writing style. His book 'Ek Safar Mein' is based on the behind-the-scenes stories of the Bollywood TV industry and the struggles of the actors.
• Anshuman Bhagat's book 'Ek Safar Mein' was published by Authors Tree Publishing House, Chhattisgarh on December 18, 2021.
• Mann O Mausumi, a Mumbai-based organization, inspires talented writers to explore their creativity, research and organization skills and develop their writing skills.
• Man o Mousumi as a writing competition continues to create opportunities for writers from all over the world, in which writers from almost all countries of Asia participate.