Jaipur: Apart from feeding the poor and needy, Indira Rasoi, operated in all the municipal bodies of Rajasthan, is now being liked by domestic and foreign tourists and they do not get tired of praising the taste, nutrition and quality of the food served here.
Under the Indira Rasoi Yojana started with Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlot's resolution of 'No one sleeps hungry', full nutritious food is available for just Rs 8. So far, more than 13 crore 4 lakh thalis have been served across the state.
Mauritius's Anuradha felt like home food
Anuradha Puran, a foreign tourist who came from Mauritius to Jaipur, told that she had earlier had meal in a hotel, but while visiting Jalmahal, she saw the board of Indira Rasoi. When Anuradha had meal at Indira Rasoi, she found the food here to be nutritious and it had taste like home made food.
She told that she was surprised to get full meal for just Rs.8 and was happy to know that this kitchen is proving to be helpful for the poor and wage earners to have meals with dignity. Anuradha said that even after spending thousands of rupees, sometimes good food is not available when she goes on a trip. But Rajasthan is the only state, which is providing nutritious food to all people for just Rs.8.
Welcome with the spirit of 'Atithi Devo Bhava'
Mrs. Monika Gupta, director of the Indira Gandhi Rasoi, run by the Heinemann Charitable Mission Society at Jalmahal, said that it is our endeavor to keep the tradition of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' and feed everyone who comes to the kitchen with respect. Now foreign tourists are also liking the food here, which is a matter of pride for Rajasthan.
The popularity of chefs growing with the number
Indira Rasoi Yojana was launched by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in August-2020 through 358 cooks in all the urban bodies of the state. Due to the increasing popularity of Rasoi, their number has been increasing and at present 992 Rasois are successfully operating in the urban areas. According to the budget announcement 2023-24, it is proposed to open one thousand kitchens in rural areas as well.
Special focus on nutrition and quality
Special care is taken of the quality of the food in the kitchen. Mainly, 100 grams of pulses, 100 grams of vegetables, 250 grams of chapati and pickle have been included per plate so that the common man can get a balanced diet.
Insisting on maintaining quality, CM Ashok Gehlot has also visited these kitchens from time to time and himself has meal. Along with this, he has also instructed the ministers-officers in charge to check the food served in these kitchens from time to time and have food once in a month.
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