India's first vegetarian train with no meat and eggs on menu for passengers
India's first vegetarian train with no meat and eggs on menu for passengers
Travelling by train in India is an experience in itself, and what truly enhances that experience is the wide array of food options available onboard. From the bustling stations to the local vendors, and even the pantry services managed by IRCTC, the journey is a treat for your taste buds.
During train journeys, many passengers do not prefer the food served on board. They feel that the food provided in trains is not entirely vegetarian and hygienic. Passengers believe that proper cleanliness is not maintained during food preparation and that vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes are not cooked separately.
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Travelling by train is an experience in itself and the journey becomes even more memorable because of the food options available. However, at times people find difficulty in getting good vegetarian food on the train. But there is a train which provides only vegetarian foods to its passengers.
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Vande Bharat Express from Delhi to Katra in Jammu and Kashmir serves only vegetarian food. It is India's first train to have only vegetarian items on its menu.
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Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express holds the distinction of being India’s first fully vegetarian train, ensuring that only vegetarian meals are served to passengers. Additionally, to maintain a strictly vegetarian environment, passengers are prohibited from carrying non-vegetarian food or snacks onboard.
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Passengers on this long journey are exclusively served vegetarian meals, as no meat or eggs are included on the menu.
If you think this train is only about serving vegetarian food, there's more to it! The kitchens used for meal preparation will exclusively feature vegetarian ingredients, and even the waiters will not handle any non-vegetarian food.
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Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express is one-of-its-kind to get a Sattvik certificate, as part of an agreement between the Indian railways authority IRCTC and the NGO Sattvic Council of India. It is a semi-high-speed train that runs between New Delhi (NDLS) and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK).
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The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) promotes "vegetarian-friendly travel" by getting some trains "sattvik certified", especially those running on routes connecting religious sites. The Sattvik Council of India launched the 'Sattvik' certification scheme along with IRCTC in 2021.
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As more travellers become health-conscious, many trains are also offering nutritious options like low-calorie meals, gluten-free snacks, and eco-friendly packaging. This shift not only benefits your health but also helps reduce the environmental impact.
