Prayagraj, Mar 29 (Reporter) In a significant step, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to establish a Rail Neer bottled water plant in Saraswati High-Tech City, Prayagraj. The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has allocated 2.5 acres of land for this project, with an estimated investment of Rs 25 crore. The plant will have a production capacity of 1 lakh liters per day, significantly boosting the availability of packaged drinking water. Notably, IRCTC already operates several Rail Neer plants across the country, with two currently functioning in Uttar Pradesh—one in Amethi and the other in Hapur. The upcoming plant will be the third such facility in the state. The Rail Neer plant will provide clean and high-quality packaged drinking water to railway passengers, helping to prevent waterborne diseases. It will also create new job opportunities, both directly and indirectly, boosting the local economy. The establishment of this plant will encourage industrial investors and attract new investments to Uttar Pradesh. It will be strategically located—5 km from the railway station, 25 km from Prayagraj Airport, and 15 km from the highway—ensuring a strong logistics and supply network. UPSIDA CEO Mayur Maheshwari stated that, “This project will not only promote industrial development but also play a key role in providing safe drinking water to railway passengers...////...