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Rajasthan to Pilot Low-Cost Thali Kitchen at Expressway Rest Area
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 08:15 AM
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The Rajasthan government is studying the launch of a Shri Annapurna kitchen at an expressway rest area to serve affordable meals, with final pricing yet to be decided.
The state government of Rajasthan is evaluating the feasibility of establishing a Shri Annapurna kitchen at a rest area along its expressway network. The proposed outlet is intended to offer travelers a low‑cost thali, aiming to make highway food options more affordable.
The Panchayati Raj Department has formally requested a proposal from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to set up the kitchen, citing the need for budget‑friendly meals for commuters.
Officials emphasized that no conclusive decision has been taken regarding the kitchen’s inauguration or the exact pricing of the meals.
If approved, the initiative could provide a regulated, inexpensive food service for highway users while potentially supporting local food vendors.
The Panchayati Raj Department has formally requested a proposal from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to set up the kitchen, citing the need for budget‑friendly meals for commuters.
Officials emphasized that no conclusive decision has been taken regarding the kitchen’s inauguration or the exact pricing of the meals.
If approved, the initiative could provide a regulated, inexpensive food service for highway users while potentially supporting local food vendors.