Kolkata, 26 June, 2020

 

In the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, South Eastern Railway (SER) has distributed free meals to help the poor, needy and destitute people. SER, till date has distributed 4,65,356 free and hygienic meals to such people nearby and outside the railway areas at its Headquarters and all over its four divisions viz. Kharagpur, Adra, Chakradharpur and Ranchi.

 

 

 

           Out of 4,65,356 meals, 92,880 meals were distributed by the Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) utilising its Base Kitchen Infrastructure located in SER stations with the help of the Commercial Department. The rest 3,72,476 free meals were arranged for distribution by Security & other departments of SER. Various associations viz. South Eastern Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (SERWWO), SER Bharat Scouts & Guides, St. John Ambulance Brigade, Civil Defence etc. also joined hands in this mass food distribution drive.

             Food was also distributed through the field units of SER throughout its jurisdiction and the employees are still distributing foods at their personal level or jointly to the needy and poor people. Apart from cooked meals, SER employees are also distributing dry ration packets containing rice, pulses, potatoes, onions, edible oil, spices, biscuits etc. 

 

             This distribution work amongst the poor and needy people is carried upon adopting adequate safety measures including social distancing and imparting best practices in this situation. 

 

 

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