WOMEN SELF-HELP GROUPS TO PROVIDE FOOD ON TRAINS

WOMEN SELF-HELP GROUPS TO PROVIDE FOOD ON TRAINS

Passengers travelling in trains will soon have the option of enjoying food prepared by some women’s self help groups as Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is planning to tie up with them to enhance its e-catering portfolio. “The proposed association with SHGs is part of our plan to empower women,” said IRCTC Chairman and Managing Director A.K. Manocha.

In other news, Railways will start a new train between Jammu and Haridwar by March this year. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said at an event in Jammu on Saturday that steps are being taken to increase rail connectivity of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country.PTI

Source :The Hindu