24th April, 2003
Ministry of Railways  


QUALITY OF DRINKING WATER ON RAILWAYS


LOK SABHA

Indian Railways have taken steps to ensure good quality of food supplied by them on trains from base kitchens and at railway stations.

Some of these include use of quality raw material and branded products, setting standards of hygiene and cleanliness, training of staff, frequent surprise checks and inspections.

Moreover, with a view to upgrading and professionalsing catering services on trains as well as at railway stations, Ministry of Railways have set up the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Bandaru Dattatraya in a written reply to a question from Shri Kailash Meghwal in the Lok Sabha today.

 
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