The Indian Railways, in Collection with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation, Introduced a Pocket-Oldly Meal Priceed at Just RS 15, which has recently sparked wise Media, Drawing Mixed Reactions.
The Initiative, Launched Last Year, was meant to give passengers traveling in general class coaches and economy meal option, by providing them with nutritious and hygieneic bat options at minimal costs at minimal costs Journey.
The budget-friendly ‘Janata Khana’ Meal Consists of Seven Pooris Accompanied by a Serving of Bhaji and A Small Helping of Pickle. For an additional Rs 5, passengers can opt for a combo meal priced at Rs 20, which includes the same food items along with a 300ml bottle of water.
A video showcasing this meal was posted on x (Previous knowledge as Twitter) and has since an amassed over 800,000 views, sparking a variety of respons from from the public.
Watch the video below:
🚨 Janata Khana: Indian Railways’ Affordable Meal Scheme for just ₹ 15. pic.twitter.com/YY92S2FCPG
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How Internet reacted to Janata Meal
Several social media users shared a positive response on the initiative, praising the Indian railways for providing quality economic meals for convenience of passengers.
“Looks good honestly in this price, should be available on every railway station,” One User Wrote. “Good for People who Run Short on Time, Have Less Money Available or Cannot Afford Food Otherwise,” said another.
“A full meal for just Rs 15 – now that’s what public service should look like! Putting Dignity on a Plate, “A third user commented on the post.
“Good Initiative! We need to undersrstand that trains are meant for travel, they are not a 5 star billions restaurants on wheels. Another.
“This is very good – I have eaten Janata meal before it is tasty and fills your stomach full.
“I think it’s pretty Decent for the price.
However, some social media users also criticized the Janata Meal, Saying That The Food Looks of Poor Quality.
“There is no problem with the quantity of food in Indian railways; the real problem is with the quality,” One user said. “Don’t kary even give this thing.
