In what should have been a routine task, it took the state government three long years to revive the canteen facility at the Ravindra Bhavan in Margao. After it was shut down during the Covid-19 pandemic the refurbished canteen was finally inaugurated on Wednesday. Just reopening a canteen can in no way be considered a great achievement especially when citizens had to suffer for a long period due to the absence of an eatery. It is pertinent to note that no eatables and water bottles are allowed in the auditorium during the show. Several children and elderly persons who watch the tiatr may need water to drink during the show. Children may even want to take a bite while watching the show. It is noted that eatables, including popcorn and water bottles as well as soft drinks in paper cups are allowed to be taken in the cinema halls in the multiplexes. It would be in the fitness of things for the authorities concerned to allow eatables and water/soft drink plastic bottles in the auditorium of all Ravindra Bhavans in the state.
