How IRCTC’s Vande Bharat meal supply chain works, from base kitchens to onboard service
Vande Bharat meals are prepared at IRCTC-linked or contracted base kitchens, packed and loaded at nominated stations. Onboard teams chiefly distribute the meals, while compliance, CCTV coverage, traceability and audits support food-safety controls.
Vande Bharat meals are prepared in route-linked IRCTC base kitchens or contracted units, then packed and loaded at nominated stations. Onboard teams primarily distribute food, while mini-pantries support handling. Traceability, CCTV, FSSAI compliance and audits underpin kitchen operations.
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