<span style="color: #222222;">Indian Railways is taking all steps to ensure availability of essential commodities like foodgrain across the country through its freight and parcel services during the nationwide lock down due to COVID-19. <br />''<br />''During the lockdown period from 25th of March to 28th of April, more than 7.75 lakh tonnes of private foodgrains freight were loaded across the country compared to about 6.62 lacs tonnes last year in same period. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and  Tamil Nadu are the leading states in private foodgrains freight loading.<br />'' <br />'' Indian Railways is making all efforts to ensure that farm products like foodgrains are picked up on time and also to ensure timely supply. The loading, transportation and unloading of these essential commodities has been in progress in full swing.<br />'' <br />''  Indian Railways has also identified routes for Special Trains for perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products and seeds.</span><br />''