The Jan Aahar, a food stall at Bilaspur railway station, has been closed for a year due to the previous contractor's contract ending and no new bidders coming forward. IRCTC has issued three tenders, but no one has taken it up. The railway administration has now warned that they will take...
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over the Jan Aahar if IRCTC fails to find a contractor within the stipulated time. The reasons for the lack of bidders include the upcoming renovation of the station under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, which might involve the demolition of the Jan Aahar building, the reduced train frequency at platform 1, and the high price set by IRCTC in the tenders. The railway administration insists that the Jan Aahar is a vital facility for passengers and emphasizes that they will ensure its operation.