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Comesum led by Rajeev Mittal RK Associates serves wide-variety train food on the go

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Traveling via train is arduous, but I prefer wheels over wings because you get to see the regional culture change along the way. Starting from the  Khadiboli­ -speaking Delhi, I’ve seen the language change to  Bundeli  and then to  Bhojpuri  till I reach the state of Bihar. Sanitation and cleanliness have been drastically improved in the trains. However,  one thing that still needs a lot of development, is the catering service. Luckily, things are developing speedily. In the late 90s, I remember, train food looked like a poor man’s gruel, devoid of taste, accompanied by uncooked rice. Now, the quality has positively changed. Private players have been given a chance to work with IRCTC to bring the rail passengers restaurant-grade hygienic and delicious food. I tried Rail Restro, TravelKhana, and a few more companies that deliver food to passengers from local restaurants at a stop. The one that really stood out, was Entrepreneur Rajeev Mittal RK Associates’ Comesum (Using Rajeev
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IRCTC takes initiatives for a better experience of train passengers

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Aren’t train journeys the best? Sharing space with fellow passengers, munching on snacks and looking at the view outside are certainly the best things to do. Despite that, there have been a few roadblocks and IRCTC has received flak for the food quality, both on the stations and in the trains. Indian Railways, in a bid to improve its’ standards, has taken a few steps. Improving the food quality and avoiding overcharging by vendors, railway kitchens are modifying their working methods. Also, incorporating artificial intelligence, railways have made efforts to give the passengers an improved experience. Artificial intelligence IRCTC kitchens have been equipped with high definition cameras, vision detection systems and huge monitors. With 16 base kitchens formed so far,  IRCTC  is keen on bringing good quality food to the travelers. These systems will help track anything such as insects, rodents, etc., that hampers the quality of the food. They will also help in picking out an
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IRCTC to use Artificial Intelligence for hygienic food in trains

In an attempt to keep a check on hygiene levels, catering services of the Indian Railways are all set to undergo a major change deploying artificial intelligence. As per the sources, more than 15 base kitchens at the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the catering arm of the national transporter headquartered in Delhi have installed HD cameras which are connected to huge monitors for AI vision detection. Private players and contractors like RK associates by Rajeev Mittal , Rail Restro, Deepak & Co, and Otik Food would look forward to the implementation of this system so as to assert the quality of their food items served onboard the Indian railways. “This system will facilitate easy detection of any rodent or cockroach in any of the base kitchens,” say industry experts at RK Associates. Also, such issues will reach the stakeholders and the IRCTC Managing Director in real time. The initiative taken by the railway aims to provide better food and catering
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Your guide to successful catering for large groups

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Catering to a large group of people can prove to a daunting experience. It is not the same as organizing a family dinner or throwing a cocktail party. It calls for more time, money, and the food of course! However, a little planning can save you from all the hassle says Rajeev Mittal , the director of the major player in Railway catering — RK Associates .   Listed below are some of the best tips by Rajeev Mittal of RK Associates for catering to a large group of people: PC: freepik 1.       Confirm the number of guests The first and the foremost thing you need for planning an event is an estimated number of guests. It will help you in deciding the menu and the number of pots and pans you’re going to need.  2.        The larger the group, the simpler and varied the menu When catering to a large group, it becomes important to ensure that the menu has something for everyone.   After estimating the number of guests expected, you need to have an idea about thei
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Rashtra Raksha Mahayagya will help strengthen the nation, says Home Minister

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"The main objective of Rashtra Raksha Mahayagya is to make our country more prosperous and strengthen our nation," says Home Minister Rajnath Singh. This Hindu ritual features 108 hawan kunds , 2,100 priests, and over 51,000 patriotic attendees. The apex community funding this event includes well-known names like Padam Chand Garg (Chairman, PC Jewellers), Rajeev Mittal (Director, RK Associates) , Amrit Singla (Chairman, Mapsko Builders), and Harish Popli (Director, Ambadeep estates). Rajnath Singh added, "It is not to pose a threat to any other country but to serve the rest of the world, and to ensure that India again takes the seat of Vishwa Guru (world leader/guider)." The Rashtra Raksha Mahayagya will be organised at Delhi, outside the lawns of the Red Fort. The mahayagya (big ritual) will be a week-long affair that will be held over March 18-25.    Soil and water will be brought from chaar dhaams (four pilgrimage sites of Hindus), Doklam (Sik
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Indian Railways Passengers Can Now Relish Scrumptious Meals on the Wheels

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The passengers of Indian railways can now enjoy scrumptious food on the wheels, as the authorities have regulated the food production standards. This will greatly improve the quality of meals served to the passengers. According to the reports, the government has tied-up with several vendors, taking a bigger step towards the betterment of Indian Railways. The set standards have been stringently implemented by the vendors. Rajeev Mittal , railway contractor, whose chefs prepare 10,000 meals in a day, for the express Shatabdi and Rajdhani trains, everything is hygienic and clean in the kitchens. The chefs take special care of utensils, maintaining separate stocks for vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The entire staff is well-trained, and the highest level of personal hygiene is maintained. While consistent hygiene is largely welcomed, the homogenization of recipes has faced criticism in the past. To eliminate this problem vendors have taken their foot down. "We
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About Rajeev Mittal RK Associates

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Rajiv Mittal, the Managing Director of RK Associates, is a visionary with a vast experience in the hospitality industry. He is the man behind the amazing food services in the Indian Railways network.  RK Associates, led by Rajeev Mittal , aims to provide train travelers with high-quality food that meets the set government safety standards. A stickler for perfection, the MD ensures that the company operations are always in full swing. Together with an experienced team and state-of-the-art infrastructure, Rajiv Mittal, RK Associates MD has been working towards providing top-notch and uninterrupted catering services to the railways. RK Associates shares a glorious 50-year companionship with the hospitality, tourism, catering and advertisement industry. Working consistently with the Indian Railways for the past two decades, RK Associates has taken the concept of ‘Meals on Wheels’ to a whole new level. A team of well-trained professionals, with a collective experience of mo
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