New Multi Purpose Stall (MPS) Policy
New Multi Purpose Stall (MPS) Policy
Multi Purpose Stall (MPS) Policy 2025
Implementation of Multi Purpose Stall (MPS) Policy dated 05/09/2025
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No.2015/TG-III/461/2
New Delhi, dated 12/03/2025
(Commercial Circular No. 12 of 2025)
(Corrigendum to CC No. 61/2025, MPS Policy 2025)
Sub: Implementation of Multi Purpose Stall (MPS) Policy dated 05/09/2025.
Para 10 of Multi Purpose Stall Policy 2025 (CC No. 61/2025) has been reviewed in Board’s office and accordingly following modification is advised
Existing Para 10
No firm/Company/Individual/ Retailer will be allowed to hold more than five MPS per Division. However, a firm/Company/Individual can hold a maximum of 10 Multi Purpose Stalls over each Zonal Railway. Zonal Railways shall observe due diligence while scrutinizing the particulars of individuals/ partnership firms/companies, common residences/office addresses, common office bearers etc. so that prospective bidders may not circumvent the ceiling limit provisions.
Modified Para 10
No firm/Company/Individual/ Retailer will be allowed to hold more than five MPS per Division. However, a firm/Company/ Individual can hold a maximum of 10 Multi Purpose Stalls over each Zonal Railway. Zonal Railways shall observe due diligence while scrutinizing the particulars of individuals/partnership firms/companies, common residences/office addresses, common office bearers etc. so that prospective bidders may not circumvent the ceiling limit provisions. Ceiling limits will not be applicable on conversion of respective existing units into MPS as a one time exemption. The existing units shall be governed by Para 11 of this Policy.
For expeditious implementation of MPS Policy 2025, following is further clarified:-
(i) Ceiling limits will not be applicable on conversion of respective existing units into MPS as a one time exemption.
(ii) The licensees of the existing units who opt for conversion into MPS will be allowed to continue for a period of 5 years from the date of conversion into MPS subject to payment of license fee fixed as per new MPS Policy. Thereafter, they will have to come through normal tendering process where ceiling limits will apply as there is no provision for extension beyond 5 years.
(iii) The licensees who do not opt for conversion into MPS will be allowed to continue till expiry of the existing agreement/arrangement in vogue.
Thereafter the concerned unit will be allotted as per the provisions of new MPS Policy including Master Plan/blue print as defined in Para 1.4.1.
(iv) The units mentioned under (ii) above, after completion of one time conversion of 5 years period, will be allotted as per the provisions of new MPS Policy 2025 taking into consideration of the blueprint/master plan as defined in Para 1.4.1 of MPS Policy.
In view of above, Zonal Railways are advised to take necessary action for conversion of all existing units into MPS in accordance with the above guidelines. The process of conversion must be completed by 31 March 2025.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry
sd/-
(Mudit Chandra)
DFM as Dir. (T&C)
Railway Board
Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in
Here’s a refined overview of the Indian Railways’ revised Multi‑Purpose Stall (MPS) Policy, based on the latest official updates and directives:
Contents
Overview: Multi‑Purpose Stall (MPS) Policy
1. Policy Scope & Purpose
- Introduced via Commercial Circular No. 61/2025 (dated September 5, 2025), the MPS Policy creates one-stop platform stalls selling a variety of non-catering items such as books (on Indian culture, morals, values), packaged water, curated artifacts, newspapers, OTC medicines, proprietary depot items (like dry milk powder), and mass publications like the zone’s timetable or Trains at a Glance
- The goal: to decongest platforms by consolidating disparate kiosks into streamlined multi-purpose outlets—enhancing passenger convenience and optimizing station space
2. Eligibility & Tendering
- Open to retailers, individuals, self-help groups (SHGs), sole proprietorships, partnership firms, and companies. Allocation is done via e‑tendering, with a 5-year license term
3. Conversion of Existing Stalls
- Existing miscellaneous, curio, bookstalls, and chemist stalls can be converted into MPS units. Conversion grants a one-time 5-year tenure, after which re-tendering occurs under general ceiling rules (max 5 MPS per division and 10 per zone)
4. Ceiling Limits
- A single entity cannot hold more than 5 MPS per division or 10 per zonal railway. However, stalls converted as a one-time exemption are not counted within this cap
5. Recent Enhancements
- MPS units are now encouraged to stock generic low-cost medicines, aligning with the PM Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
- In May 2025, North Eastern Railways (NER) issued a tender for MPS services offering baby care essentials—like baby food, sanitary napkins, fresh fruits, juices, and milk products—to enhance traveler convenience for parents and female passengers
6. Judicial Validation
- The Delhi High Court (Jan 2025) upheld the policy’s non-renewal clause, affirming that MPS licenses must be re-tendered and cannot be indefinitely renewed, in the interest of fairness and open competition
Quick Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Allowed Stall Types | Books, artifacts, OTC medicines, PA depot items, water, official publications |
| License Term | 5 years via tender; non-renewable—must retender afterward |
| Conversion Option | Existing stalls can convert to MPS with one-time exemption from stall limits |
| Licensee Limits | Max 5 stalls/division, 10 stalls/zone (post-conversion) |
| New Inventory Allowed | Generic medicines, baby care products, beverages (e.g., under PMBJP) |
| Legal Standing | MPS policy upheld by Delhi High Court |
Let me know if you’d like assistance—such as finding an active MPS unit at your station, exploring tender details, or a breakdown of permitted items for specific zones!