There has always been a demand for excluding food subsidy from the parliament canteen that once used to offer Mutton Biryani at just ₹65 and boiled vegetables at ₹12. And interestingly, these prices were for politicians who literally get all the benefits mostly free of cost from the Government of India.
However, that has changed now.
The food prices at the parliament canteen have been hiked as subsidy on food has been ended. The new price of the food will allow politicians better knowledge of what laymen pays for the food outside the parliament walls.
Also Read: In Pics: Varun Dhawan And Natasha Dalal Off To A New Start As They Get Married In Mumbai
New prices announced this week shows most items will be sold at par with market rates. A roti will cost ₹3, a vegetarian meal ₹100, and a non-vegetarian lunch buffet ₹700. The Mutton Biryani now wears a price tag of ₹150 and the British heirloom of boiled vegetables ₹50.
Also Read: Now You Will Need A License If You Want To Keep & Drink Alcohol At Home In Uttar Pradesh
Over the years, the current government has discussed partying ways with canteen subsidy multiple times. While most of the time the talks didn’t lead to anything noteworthy, other times, small price revisions were made.
However, this time, Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla himself took the responsibility to announce that the food at parliament canteen will get expensive as the subsidy being given out for it has been stopped.
Also Read: 17 Things To Do In Nepal That Will Make You Fall In Love With The Country
As per a report by PTI, the move will save as much as ₹8 crores every year.
