New Delhi, April 12 -- : The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has opened up its kitchen units in 28 towns and cities across the country for serving community meals to the poor and needy in the wake of coronavirus lockdown.
"More than 6 lakhs meals (more than 60,000 meals daily) have been distributed so far with the help of Local Administration, NGOs and RPF. IRCTC is ready to prepare additional meals if the demand for the same is received and more distribution agencies are available. Present daily expenditure incurred on this account is Rs 12 lakh per day," IRCTC said in a release.
IRCTC has also decided to contribute Rs 20 Crore to 'Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund' (PM CA...