IRCTC forms new policy to upgrade quality of food, plans 1,100 water vending machines
India TV NewsA day after the CAG released a report critical of the food and water served in railway stations and trains, the Ministry of Railways on Saturday said the IRCTC has formed a new catering policy by unbundling the current services on trains. Besides, the IRCTC will also install water vending machines at 450 stations in 2017-2018 to provide clean drinking water. IRCTC to install 1,100 water vending machines at 450 stations The IRCTC also plans to install 1,100 water vending machines at 450 stations in 2017-2018 as part of its efforts to ensure clean drinking water at low cost in rail premises across the country. The railway ministry in a series of tweets on Saturday said these water vending machines will provide clean drinking water at low cost, and that the initiative will help in generating employment for around 2,000 people.
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