5 days ago

Gen Z Transforms Indore and Bhopal College Canteens

College canteens in Indore and Bhopal are changing to suit Gen Z students.

They still serve familiar foods such as poha, jalebi, samosas and kachoris.

At the same time, students can buy foods such as momos, pasta, burgers, noodles, pizzas and waffles.

Many canteens now feel more like small cafés.

Students use them to take pictures and make social media posts.

They also meet there to talk, study and share ideas.

In Bhopal, some students use food breaks to discuss technology, careers and innovation.

The canteen is therefore becoming more than just a place to eat.

It is becoming an important social and cultural space on campus.

Key facts

Traditional foods: Poha-jalebi, samosa, kachori, namkeen and cutting chai remain part of the canteen experience.
Newer menu items: Momos, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, cold coffee, shakes, fries, noodles, pizzas and waffles are increasingly available.
Indore trend: Students describe canteens as places for reels, assignments, discussions and informal meetings.
Bhopal trend: Canteens offer items such as paneer rolls, fried rice, South Indian dishes, bread rolls, dhokla and Chinese food.
Social media: Students say some canteen visits are motivated by taking pictures for Instagram.
Campus role: Food breaks increasingly include walking around campus and discussing technology, careers and innovation.

freepressjournal.in · 5 days ago