The Durga Puja is arriving shortly and we just can’t keep it cool! Well, general speculation exists around the fact the coronavirus can be the bigger demon than Mahishasura. But we devotees will surely find a jugaad to pay our respects to the Mother Goddess. Mamata’s Kitchen started by Mamata Banerjee led Trinamool government will offer meals for just ₹5 to feed migrant workers in West Bengal. So, this is a shining light ahead of the celebrations. Read on to know more.
Mamata’s Kitchen To Offer Meals For Just ₹5 To Migrants
The Mamata Banerjee led Trinamool government has started ‘Didir Rannaghar’ or Mamata’s Kitchen to provide meals to the migrant workers for as little as ₹5 in the state. This is done to help all the migrants in the state who has lost their livelihood due to the pandemic. Also, this kitchen will remain open everyday between 11 am and 3 pm during the Durga Puja period.
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While the initiative has already started functioning in Howrah, Kolkata’s Belgachhia and Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas, the TMC plans to provide meals to migrant workers across the state and will remain open everyday between 11 am and 3 pm. The meals will change every day but will mostly serve vegetarian food. We have also taken care to help provide you all with the menu served:
- Rice
- Dal (pulses)
- Mix vegetable
- Shukto (vegetable stew)
- Soyabean
- Khichdi (cooked rice and lentils)
- Papad
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West Bengal Government To Also Donate Clothes To The Poor During Durga Puja
Speaking to News18, Trinamool Congress MLA Tapas Roy said, “Under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, we have decided to stand beside the people, primarily those belonging to the underprivileged sections/unorganised sectors as they have suffered a lot due to the pandemic situation. We are hopeful that ‘Didir Rannaghar’ will benefit them immensely. Apart from cooked food, we are planning to donate clothes to the poor so they can wear new clothes during the festive seasons. ‘Didir Rannaghar’ is a pledge undertaken by the TMC to support those who are battling to feed their family members due to job loss.”
In the kitchen initiative by CM Mamata Banerjee, special attention will be paid to maintain hygiene, keeping social distancing norms in place. The West Bengal government has also issued fresh guidelines recently, focussing on ensuring social distancing among devotees during all festivities, starting from inauguration to immersion. Well, until you visit Kolkata, watch this video to add these delicious dishes to your wishlist.