IRCTC Swiggy Deal: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with an online food delivery service called Swiggy Food.
They will deliver food at certain train stations. IRCTC shared this news with the stock market. The initial phase will include four stations.
On Thursday, IRCTC shares closed at Rs 938.00, rising by 1.32 percent.
IRCTC Swiggy foods deal: Agreement signed for pre-ordered meals delivery, available at four stations
IRCTC, the government railway company, signed an agreement with Swiggy Foods’ parent company, M/s Bundl Technology Private Limited, for delivering pre-ordered meals.
IRCTC has started this as a trial phase at four railway stations using its e-Catering portal.
The stations are Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam. Food delivery will begin soon.
IRCTC Swiggy foods deal: Parliamentary Service raised concerns about railway catering policy, cleanliness compromised
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament recently presented a report in the Lok Sabha.
It mentioned that frequent changes in railway catering policy and inconsistencies in its implementation have compromised the quality, hygiene, and cleanliness of food.
The 2017 catering policy review revealed discrepancies, including the absence of pantry in long-distance trains and base kitchens situated outside railway premises.
According to the Public Accounts Committee, these issues result in compromised food quality, hygiene, cleanliness, unauthorized vendors on platforms and trains,
and inappropriate behavior. Regarding IRCTC, the railway PSU shares have seen a 55.74 percent return in one year.
