IRCTC has addressed the grievances of millions of passengers; Vande Bharat sleeper coaches will now offer this special facility..

Non-vegetarian food in Vande Bharat sleeper: Within a month of its launch, IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) has revised the food menu options on the Vande Bharat sleeper train. Now, passengers traveling on the Howrah-Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat sleeper train (Train No: 27575/27576) can choose between vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options at the time of ticket booking.

This move comes after criticism from passengers and a growing political controversy. Several passengers had expressed their displeasure and criticized the railways for the lack of non-vegetarian food options.

On Sunday, February 1st, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had stated that non-vegetarian food options would soon be introduced on the Vande Bharat sleeper train. Previously, according to the menu released by IRCTC, non-vegetarian options, including fish and meat, were not available for passengers.

Non-vegetarian food is now available on the train

In a statement, IRCTC said, "Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Northeast India and Bengal, the onboard menu of this train features authentic regional flavors, serving passengers popular Bengali delicacies along with traditional Assamese dishes. In addition to these delectable dishes, passengers can now also enjoy chicken-based non-vegetarian food. This new addition has been warmly welcomed by passengers from the region, making their journey a truly flavorful experience."

What's on the menu?

The new provision gives passengers the option to choose between vegetarian Paneer Masala or a non-vegetarian chicken dish, which consists of 50-60 grams of boneless chicken in 70 grams of gravy, prepared in Bengali or Assamese style. The rest of the menu, which includes Jeera Corn Pulao, Tehtar Paratha, Mixed Dal, Assamese style beans, and Rasgulla, will remain the same. The train service started on January 17.
The premium train, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 17 and began regular service on January 22, had received complaints from some passengers regarding the lack of non-vegetarian food options.

This issue quickly became a political controversy in West Bengal, where the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "policing plates" and attempting to control people's eating habits.

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