Mamata's dus ka dum

Updated on: 26 June,2009 08:18 AM IST |
Sanjeev Devasia |

Railway minister introduces a thali of seven puris, a sabzi and pickle only for Rs 10 at stations

Mamata's dus ka dum

Railway minister introduces a thali of seven puris, a sabzi and pickle only for Rs 10 at stations

To ensure that the aam aadmi eats to his heart's content without shelling out a huge sum, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has introduced janata khaana.
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Comprising seven puris, a bhaaji and pickle, the meal will cost only Rs 10.

Mumbaikars can avail of the meal at Dadar, Bandra, Bandra Terminus, Kurla, Borivli, Thane and Kalyan stations very soon.
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"We have received instructions from the railway ministry to serve janata khaana on at least two stalls at the stations.
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These stalls will sport a notice board stating that the low-cost meal is served there," said R D Sharma, group general manager, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation.
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However, railway officials are sceptical about the success of the plan considering the price and the fact that the railway administration has banned cooking at stations.
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"The meal is intended for the poor who cannot afford thalis served on long-distance trains and canteens.
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However, there is no guarantee that passengers will get fresh food since cooking is not permitted on railway stations.
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There will be questions about the quality of food as well since it's priced so low," said a railway
official.

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