Notwithstanding the State government clearing subsidy dues to the tune of ₹3.85 crore, Janakeeya hotels, the budget hotels being run by Kudumbashree Mission members, in the district continue to stare at potentially rocky times thanks to the ever increasing price rise of essential commodities.
The going is likely to be particularly tough with the government doing away with the subsidy component with effect from this August, which means that the hotels will have to be self-sustainable. The hotels used to offer a basic lunch priced at ₹30 for ₹20, with the remaining ₹10 paid by the government as subsidy. Now the hotels charge the full ₹30 while the parcel is charged at ₹35.
“With the surging price rise, the Janakeeya hotels wanted to raise the price to ₹40 and ₹45 respectively. The Kudumbashree was asked to submit a proposal to that effect before the District Planning Committee for approval. However, the proposal was turned down citing how these hotels are being largely relied on by the common public,” said Kudumbashree sources.
