More than 5.85 lakh free meals provided by NFR till June 14

After the Shramik Special trains arrive in the jurisdiction of NFR for an onward journey towards various locations in NE states, it is ensured that all the passengers get sufficient food and drinking water for the further journey period.

From May 7 to June 14, a total of 5,85,402 meals were provided to passengers of various Shramik Special trains at various locations. More than 15,000 meals were provided daily in NFR area to passengers. It may be noted that the number of meals provided in a particular train depends on the number of passengers and the route/journey time of the train. It was found that on an average about 1,070 meals were provided to each of the Shramik Special trains each time. The meal generally consist of hygienically prepared Veg Biryani, Laddu, Kachori, Bread, Banana, Biscuit, Bhujiya packets, Tea / Milk (for children) etc. In addition to the meal, more than 6,72,589 bottles of mineral water were also provided to passengers during the journey. On an average 1230 bottles of mineral water were provided on each train.

Meals were supplied in stations where there is feasibility for the same and adequate manpower for distribution as well as monitoring is also available. Because all protocols of COVID-19 has to be followed while distributing such meal to passengers. In NFR area meals were provided in stations like Katihar, New Jalpaiguri, New Cooch Behar, New Alipurduar, New Bongaigaon, Guwahati, Lumding, Badarpur, Mariani, and Tinsukia.

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