Neeraj Kumar/Begusarai. On April 23, 2022, the Institute of Agricultural Advisory and Rural Development had launched ‘One Station One Product Scheme’ to promote local art and products in the country. Under this scheme, from March 2024, passengers will start getting corn husk as an indigenous product at Barauni Junction and Begusarai railway station, which is called the lifeline of North Bihar. Whatever be the season, railway passengers love fried food. This is the reason why different types of Bhunja are available in different places. Among all these, Bhunja of Begusarai railway station is also famous. People even wait to eat Bhunja here. It is made by adding celery, mangrela, fennel and many garam masalas.
Indigenous corn roast at Begusarai railway station
Railways has included corn husk among the indigenous products at all the railway stations in Begusarai district of Bihar. Dilip, who sells a product at a station here, says that railway passengers demand Bhunja ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 100. He told that many varieties of corn are also available. We prepare Bhunja only from corn produced in Begusarai. Bhunja, which is made by adding special spices to corn along with puffed gram, peanuts, moong, chanachur, onion and green chillies, tastes very delicious. According to the shopkeeper, on an average he sells roasted corn worth Rs 1500 every day.
demand for tea stall
Rajiv Kumar, Secretary of East Central Railway Passengers Association, welcomed this plan. He said that this will not only promote the sale of local products but will also give recognition and employment will also increase. But, he further said that the facility of drinking tea is not available at Begusarai railway station. Whereas, outside vendors are not able to sell tea here. In such a situation, like other railway stations, East Central Railway should also set up a tea stall here for the convenience of the passengers. Because everyone craves for tea.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: March 24, 2024, 11:29 IST