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The Mission Food Distribution   being organised jointly by Western Rly & IRCTC, entered in its 38th day o­n 5^th May, 2020, as it was started o­n 29th March, 2020. In last 38 days during lockdown, total 4.74 lakh  food packets were distributed in all 6 divisions of Western Rly, to various needy &  helpless persons. Out of this, a major share of 2.47 lakh food packets, has been provided by West Zone of IRCTC from its base kitchens at Mumbai Central & Ahmedabad.   

     According to a press release, issued by Shri Ravinder Bhakar- Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Rly, staff of Western Railway from commercial, RPF & other departments with the help of IRCTC, have worked tirelessly, since 29th March, 2020 to provide hot cooked meals to needy  during the lockdown due to COVID-19. Western Railway has been providing bulk quantity of cooked food with paper plates for lunch and food packets for dinner through IRCTC's base kitchens o­n daily basis with cooperation of NGOs. While delivering the food to needy persons, necessary aspects of social distancing and hygiene  are being ensured minutely by all concerned.

     He stated Western Railway & IRCTC's West Zone are continuing their efforts to reach out to the needy persons, who are adversely affected and hit by the effects of Corona pandemic, This mission has been very successful, as till now 1416 brave commercial warriors of WRly, along with other RPF staff & NGOs volunteers have actively contributed in distribution of this community bhojan in various areas of  WR.In continuation to this, o­n 5^th May , 2020, total 7188 food packets were distributed over six divisions of  W.Rly. In addition to IRCTC's community food, Mumbai Central division's commercial staff distributed 710 meal packets through various NGOs at different places over Mumbai Division, while in Ahmedabad division, 3425 food packets were distributed other than IRCTC. Vadodara  division  also distributed 1500 food packets through Akshay Patra Foundation in Vadodara city.  50 food packets were distributed by Rly local staff and NGOs at Sihor .  243   meal packets were distributed by Rajkot division at Jamnagar, Surendra Nagar, Wankaner and Hapa with the help of  Sai Seva Trust , Jalaram Seva Trust and Reliance Ind Ltd.   210 food packets were distributed at different stations over Ratlam division. Jain Sangh of Vapi distributed  50 food packets to housekeeping staff, parcel loaders and o­n duty staff at Vapi station. . WR's commercial staff also distributed food packets near Charni Road & Matunga Road stations.

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CIRCUMFERENCE OF MISSION DISTRIBUTION OVER WR EXTENDED WITH INCLUSION OF MEDICINES, MASKS & GROCERY KITS IN ADDITION TO FOOD

Circumference of Mission Distribution campaign over Western Rly, has been further extended, as in addition to food & meals, various new items have been included in this unique service mission, such as Ayurvedic & Homeopathic medicines, homemade masks, washing items & grocery kits, which are being distributed to needy persons at various locations in all 6 divisions of Western Rly.

       According to a press release, issued by Shri Ravinder Bhakar- Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Rly, Western Railway staff   from commercial, RPF & other departments with the help of IRCTC, have worked tirelessly, since 29th March, 2020 to provide hot cooked meals to needy people during the lockdown due to COVID-19. Western Railway has been providing bulk quantity of cooked food with paper plates for lunch and food packets for dinner through IRCTC base kitchens o­n daily basis with cooperation of NGOs. While delivering the food to needy persons, social distancing and hygiene aspects are being observed minutely. 

He stated Western Railway & IRCTC West Zone are continuing their efforts to reach out to the people adversely affected and hit by the effects of Corona pandemic, under their Mission Food Distribution. So far, WR and IRCTC have distributed 3.81 lakh bhojan packets to needy and poor persons in various divisions of Western Rly, during last 30 days up to 27th April, 2020, as this mission food distribution was started o­n 29th March, 2020. This mission has been very successful, as till now 1170 brave commercial warriors of WRly, along with other RPF staff & NGOs volunteers have actively contributed in distribution of this community bhojan in various areas of WR. Under the unique initiative of Mission Food Distribution, o­n 27th April, 2020, IRCTC's West Zone served 4800   community meals from its base kitchen at Mumbai Central to NGO's spread over South and Central Mumbai like Giants Group, Nanhi Pari, Salaam Mumbai, Akhil Bharatiya Samiti, Terapanth Yuvak Parishad, Angels Charitable Trust etc. IRCTC's West Zone provided  3000 community bhojan packets from its Ahmedabad  base kitchen, as the Commercial and RPF Departments of  Western Railway actively contributed in distribution of these food packets. In continuation to this, o­n 27^th April, 2020, total 13,342 food packets were distributed over six divisions of W.Rly. In addition to IRCTC's community food, Mumbai Central division's commercial staff distributed 710 meal packets through various NGOs at different places over Mumbai Division, while in Ahmedabad division, 3175 food packets were distributed other than IRCTC. Vadodara  division  also distributed 1500 food packets through Akshay Patra Foundation in Vadodara city  in addition to this 85 food packets were distributed to  labourers at Nadiad Goods shed. 200 food packets were distributed by Rly local staff and NGOs at Sihor and 50 Ration kits at Bhavnagar  with the help of  Commercial staff and NGOs.  342  meal packets were distributed by Rajkot division at Jamnagar, Surendra Nagar, Wankaner and Hapa with the help of  Sai Seva Trust , Jalaram Seva Trust and Reliance Ind Ltd.   215 food packets were distributed at different stations over Ratlam division. Jain Sangh of Vapi distributed 50 food packets to housekeeping staff, parcel loaders and o­n duty staff at Vapi station. Yogada Satsanga Society of India provided 115 food packets, which were distributed to Jag Jivan Ram Hospital patients and attendants. Welingkar College Matunga  provided 100 food packets. Vedanta Group provided   270 food packets, ZRUCC member Shri Ketan Shah provided  100 food packets and Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust  provided  75 food packets for distribution in Mumbai division. These 445 food packets were distributed to needy persons at Matunga Road and Charni Road stations  by Ticket checking staff in co-ordination with BMC  officials. Shri ashok Sahu-  Technician of  MEMU shed  handed over 100  washable face masks to Loco shed staff, which were made by his daughter  Kumari Manisha Sahu from their own cotton clothes. Similarly, Shri Dinesh Modi - Sr Section Engineer of coaching depot. of Ahmedabad and his wife prepared masks for Rly staff. So far they have made 1600 home made masks & have handed over to Rly authorities.

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