Jan Aahar Outlets In Indian Railway

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Jan Aahar stalls, also known as Jan Aahar outlets, are an initiative of Indian Railways to provide affordable and hygienic meals to passengers at railway stations across India. These stalls aim to offer good quality vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options at reasonable prices.These outlets typically serve a range of dishes, snacks, and beverages to cater to the varied tastes of travellers.

The main objectives of Jan Aahar stalls are to improve the overall food experience of railway passengers, maintain hygiene standards, and offer meals at prices that are affordable to a broader section of the traveling population. 

Traveling by train has always been a popular and convenient mode of transportation in India. However, passengers often faced challenges in accessing good quality food during their journeys. The options were limited, and the pricing was often unreasonably high. 

Recognising this concern, the Indian Railways took the initiative to introduce Jan Aahar stalls in the year 2009 starting outlets at Howrah, Bangalore, Chennai and Secunderabad stations, aiming to address the food-related issues faced by passengers. 

Indian railway had constituted a committee for better food management at outlets and also to decide food price at these outlets. As per initiative of committee, Food costs at the Jan Aahar outlets are in the range of Rs 5 to Rs 50. 

While concentrating on offering high quality food to its customers indian railways also has plans to extend the number of Jan Aahar food stalls on train platforms to offer meals at reduced rates. As per data published in press information bureau , Total 53 Jan Aahar outlets are operational under Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation and their zone wise distribution is as follows:- 

All the Jan Aahar outlets are run by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation through private contractors. All Jan Aahar outlets are awarded to private contractors on license fee basis.