(a) whether the Government proposed to open food plazas at
certain railway stations;
(b) if so, the details of the stations earmarked for this
purpose particularly in Andhra Pradesh; and
(c) the time by which they are likely to be opened and the
rates fixed for meals?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) One food plaza at Vijayawada in the State of Andhra
Pradesh has already been allotted. Six more at Hyderabad,
Secunderabad, Tirupati, Guntur, Nellore and Rajamundry have
been proposed in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
(c) Opening of food plaza will be subject to availability of
land and suitable operator. The rates will be market
driven.