Dhaba gets ISO certificate

Bhopal, Oct 23 (UNI) Travellers and also those heading outside cities for thrilling their taste buds would be happy to learn that a dhaba (wayside eatery) on the Bhopal-Indore road has been accorded the status of India's first ISO-certified dhaba thanks to cleanliness and quality of food and water.

'Dondi Highway Treat', in Sehore district's Dondi, also boasts an air-conditioned family room and is owned by the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC). Despite its attractions, the dhaba is inexpensive and the tired traveller may reinvigorate himself with a cup of tea costing Rs 5 and Malwa's mouthwatering 'poha' at Rs 10 a plate.

''It was our desire to provide good restaurant-like arrangements for eating by the highway,'' said MPSTDC Managing Director Ashwini Lohani.

The International Organisation for Standardisation is responsible for the ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 27000, ISO 22000 and other international management standards.

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