Barasat's One Rupee Thali: Full Meals for Just ₹1, A Lifeline for Many

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News18•17-12-2025, 16:20
Barasat's One Rupee Thali: Full Meals for Just ₹1, A Lifeline for Many
- •A voluntary organization in Barasat offers a "One Rupee Thali" including egg-fish-rice, and sometimes biryani, for just ₹1.
- •The service operates daily (except Sundays) from 12 PM to 2 PM on Jessore Road, outside Barasat Medical College and Hospital.
- •Aimed at feeding 200-250 people, particularly patient relatives who often struggle for food.
- •Sponsorships enable special meals like Fried Rice, Chili Chicken, and Biryani, all for ₹1.
- •The symbolic ₹1 price ensures dignity, as food is provided even if one cannot pay, avoiding the perception of charity.
Why It Matters: Barasat's One Rupee Thali provides dignified, affordable meals to the needy, especially hospital visitors.
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