New Delhi: On the occasion of International Labour Day, in a significant step towards improving employee welfare by providing affordable and convenient meal, snacks and other food item options to Employees, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Chairman – Shri Keshav Chandra dedicated a renovated departmental canteen at its Headquarter – Palika Kendra, New Delhi today.
NDMC Departmental Canteen facility is a joint venture in association with IRCTC in which all food items will be provided by the IRCTC and NDMC will provide space facility for the canteen.
The canteen space is spread over an area of about 1200 sq. feet with capacity of 50 seating and 10 standing persons which is situated at Palika Kendra entrance Gate No. 1. The kitchen of the canteen is equipped with the latest modern appliances. The menu of the Canteen includes popular dishes from North and South India and will serve breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages.
The area is well ventilated with central air-conditioning and has abundant natural light, giving a comfortable feel to the users and staff. Canteen will be Functional from 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM on working days including Saturday, the Canteen will offer a good eating facility for the staff and visitors of the building of Palika Kendra.
The Canteen will not use the plastic disposable utensils for serving food items. NDMC and IRCTC will adhere to plastic Free Zone policy in the canteen and the food will be served in the steel utensils. Quality and quantity will be checked periodically for monitoring of facilities provided by Canteen.
An outlet of Mother Dairy is already running in the corner of Canteen as Ice Cream Parlour and other dairy food items for the employees and visitors.
The inauguration event was organised in a simple ceremony with the participation of Shri Tariq Thomas, Secretary, other Senior Officers, Staff Members of NDMC and also senior officers of IRCTC including Shri M. Dinkar, DGM, Shri Anand Kumar Jha, AGM, and Shri Jai Singh, Catering Supervisor.
The inauguration of the new canteen can be a morale booster for employees, showing that the organization cares about their well-being. This inauguration is a symbol of NDMC’s commitment towards its employees.
Canteens can also serve as a social hub for employees, providing a place to relax and interact during breaks.
Departmental canteen is a way to enhance employee’s well-being by providing affordable and nutritious meals, refreshments, snacks and other food items especially for those who work long hours or have limited lunch break time. A readily available and affordable canteen can contribute to employee productivity by minimizing the time spent on finding and purchasing food during working hours.
