Question : OPENING OF FOOD PLAZAS AT RAILWAY STATIONS .



(a) whether Railways propose to open Food Plazas at various railway stations in joint venture with fast food giants of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, station-wise; and

(c) the time by which these Food Plazas are likely to be opened ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) In the initial phase these facilities are planned by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation at Delhi Jn., Hazrat Nizamuddin, Mumbai Central, Pune, Agra Cantt., Howrah, Chennai, Bangalore City, Jaipur, Secunderabad, Hyderabad and Gorakhpur stations. The scheme is open to both State enterprises as well as private sector companies.

(c) The Food Plazas are expected to be in operation in the current financial year.