CM launches mid-day meal at Rs. 10 for patient parties at GBP hospital

Agartala, Mar 31, 2025, By Our Correspondent

Agartala, Mar. 31 : Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday launched a mid-day meal at a price of Rs.10 for the relatives who are accompanying the patients at the state's premiere health institution- GBP hospital here.

Initially, the Rogi Kalyan Samity of GBP hospital and Rotory Club, a charitable organization, has set a target of 100 meals and the quantity may be increased if demand grows up.

“The GBP hospital and Agartala Govt Medical College (AGMC) is the premiere healthcare hospital in the state. Many people from rural areas visit hospital to accompany to their patients. They face trouble to get food. Today, the Rogi Kalyan Samity and Rotary Club started providing mid-meal to the relatives of the patients at a price of Rs. 10. The people who receive food with Rs. 10 per meal seem happy with the initiative”, the Chief Minister told the reporters after flagging off the project.

Food and breakfast are being supplied to the indoor patients free of cost.

“A meal with vegetables, dal and egg at a price of Rs. 10 is very good. Initially, 100 meals will be sold and it may be increased if the situation requires”, he said.

Saha said the government has already decided to set up a shelter house in the capital town for the people visiting the capital town for various purposes.