Budget 2020: Special train for farmers for faster transport of perishable items

Finance minister has announced measures on expansion of warehousing facilities. In order to preserve perishable goods like milk and their faster transport, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a special rail service for farmers.

The government plans to run a Kisan rail through PPP model for transport of perishable goods.

Krishi Udan under aviation ministry on international and national routes will help value realisation in north east and tribal districts.


The measure is a part of the sixteen action plan for farmers