New Delhi: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to promote “vegetarian-friendly travel” by having some trains “sattvik certified”.
The trains running on routes connecting religious sites will be especially picked for this purpose, according to the Sattvik Council of India (SCI) statement. SCI is involved with the certification.
However, no comment was available from the IRCTC, the catering and tourism arm of the Indian Railways.
According to an SCI press release, the council has inked a deal with the IRCTC to introduce services that fits the requirements of vegetarians and promotes vegan travelling to holy destinations, reported news agency PTI.
The IRCTC’s Vande Bharat Express which travels from Delhi to Katra will be certified as ‘sattvik’, the council said.
The SCI said it will introduce the ‘sattvik’ certification scheme along with IRCTC on Monday. Jointly with the IRCTC, it will also develop a handbook of vegetarian kitchens.
According to the release, the IRCTC has an “understanding” with the council and has decided to seek “certification” for some of the trains that go to pilgrimage destinations. The formula is likely to be replicated in around 18 trains, said the release.
“IRCTC base kitchens, executive lounges, budget hotels, food plazas, travel and tour packages, Rail Neer plants will be ‘sattvik’ certified to ensure “vegetarian-friendly travel,” said the statement.
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