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Consider the following statements regarding Kisan Rail Scheme and identify the incorrect statement:
Question

Consider the following statements regarding Kisan Rail Scheme and identify the incorrect statement:

A.

The first Kisan Rail was flagged off from Sangola (Maharashtra) to Shalimar (West Bengal)

B.

These trains are multi-commodity, multi-consignor/consignee services

C.

These trains are used for transportation of perishable agriculture/horticulture products

D.

The routes for Kisan Rails are decided on demand received from farmers and other stakeholders

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) The first Kisan Rail was flagged off from Sangola (Maharashtra) to Shalimar (West Bengal).
Explanation:
● This statement is incorrect because the first Kisan Rail was flagged off on August 7, 2020, between Deolali (Maharashtra) and Danapur (Bihar).
● The 100th Kisan Rail was the one flagged off from Sangola to Shalimar.
● All other statements are correct: they are multi-commodity services, carry perishables, and routes are demand-driven.
Information Booster:
● Kisan Rail was announced in the Union Budget 2020-21 to help build a seamless national cold supply chain for perishables.
● It provides a 50% subsidy on the transportation of fruits and vegetables under 'Operation Greens'.
Additional Knowledge:
● Perishable products include milk, meat, fish, and various fruits and vegetables.

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