IRCTC partners with Robin Hood Army for free distribution of meals

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) a unit of Indian Railways and one the largest catering establishments of the country has partnered with  Robin Hood Army(RHA), an NGO for distribution of Ready To Eat “Aloo Kanda Poha”  in Mumbai to the poor and needy through Uber Logistic Network amidst the  Covid-19 Pandemic. The noble initiative started by IRCTC in association with the NGO who will ensure the distribution of Ready To Eat (RTE) Alu -Kanda Poha to the destitute, needy and poor people. The noble initiative was started on August 17,2020 from the Mumbai Central Base Kitchen and was the event was attended by Satya Kumar, DRM MMCT, Rahul Himalian, GGM/WZ IRCTC, Sumit Thakur, CPRO WR, and Ms Faiza Dhanani and Deepak Singh , Coordinators from Robin Hood Army  and other Senior Railway and IRCTC Officials. IRCTC has been among the front runners in distribution of free meals during the countrywide lockdown imposed due to COVID-19 and has served the affected fellow citizens by distribution of more than 21 lakh plus  community meals and more than 1.8  crores meals to the migrant labors travelling in Shramik Special Trains. The recent initiative of the company to reach out to the service of poor and distressed in association with a reputed NGO reiterates its commitment of corporate social responsibility. The company plans to distribute similar meals to other cities also in association with NGOs.